1794
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From this reading (----1794).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
abolitionnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
componentnounUS /kəmˈpoʊnənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
elucidateverbUS /ɪˈluːsədeɪt/
make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
emigrationnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
endeavoured
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From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
liberalizedverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlaɪzd/
past form of “liberalize” — make liberal or more liberal, of laws and rules
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
absolutely essential
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
practicabilitynoun
the quality of being usable
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A small but liberalized party have formed a scheme of emigration on the principles of an abolition of individual property.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of their political creed, and the arguments by which they support and elucidate it they are preparing a few copies--not as meaning to publish them, but for private distribution.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In this work they will have endeavoured to prove the exclusive justice of the system and its practicability; nor will they have omitted to sketch out the code of contracts necessary for the internal regulation of the Society; all of which will of course be submitted to the improvements and approbation of each component member.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sir, Your brother has introduced my name to you; I shall therefore offer no apology for this letter.
