used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading For a class of gentlemen presupposes classes of workers to support it.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading For a class of gentlemen presupposes classes of workers to support it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a class of gentlemen presupposes classes of workers to support it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading For a class of gentlemen presupposes classes of workers to support it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
and nothing more
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
and nothing more
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
politynounUS /ˈpɑːləti/
the form of government of a social organization
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
presupposesverbUS /ˌpriːsəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “presuppose” — take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
From this reading For a class of gentlemen presupposes classes of workers to support it.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
express in words
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading For a class of gentlemen presupposes classes of workers to support it.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "From this it follows that my ideal of a polity is aristocratic.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a class of gentlemen presupposes classes of workers to support it.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And these, from the ideal point of view, must be regarded as mere means.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Through the whole realm of nature every kind exists only to be the means of supporting life in another.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading For a class of gentlemen presupposes classes of workers to support it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I do not say that that is just; I do not say it is what we should choose; but I am sure it is the law of the world in which we live.
