adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First, Anarchism is impractical, though a beautiful ideal.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
Anarchismnoun
a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
From this reading First, Anarchism is impractical, though a beautiful ideal.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What, then, are the objections?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading First, Anarchism is impractical, though a beautiful ideal.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, Anarchism is impractical, though a beautiful ideal.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
hearsaynounUS /ˈhiːrseɪ/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading First, Anarchism is impractical, though a beautiful ideal.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
impracticaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/
not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters
From this reading First, Anarchism is impractical, though a beautiful ideal.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, Anarchism is impractical, though a beautiful ideal.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading What, then, are the objections?
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
repudiatedverbUS /riˈpjuːdieɪtɪd/
past form of “repudiate” — cast off
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What, then, are the objections?
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What, then, are the objections?
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Both the intelligent man and the ignorant mass judge not from a thorough knowledge of the subject, but either from hearsay or false interpretation.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading First, Anarchism is impractical, though a beautiful ideal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Second, Anarchism stands for violence and destruction, hence it must be repudiated as vile and dangerous.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, then, are the objections?
WildenounUS /waɪld/
Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading A practical scheme, says Oscar Wilde, is either one already in existence, or a scheme that could be carried out under the existing conditions; but it is exactly the existing conditions that one objects to, and any scheme that could accept these conditions is wrong and foolish.
