used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
anew
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
avocations
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From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
emigrationnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
an established custom
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
in motion
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
not any; not one
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Indeed such is the fascinating nature of the subject, that it will always be more or less popular; and as to the habit of moving from place to place, it is, in some, so completely fixed, that after they have passed through every part of the land of promise, they will, for the sake of one more change, return to the seaboard again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
transplantverbUS /trænˈsplænt/
lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading It is essential to the preservation of our free and economical institutions, that the seaboard should from time to time transplant a part of its population to the interior.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The existence of liberty in a state ultimately depends, in no small degree, upon rural avocations, and upon a particular climate and scenery.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading In a national point of view I am far from wishing to discourage domestic emigration; and I am far too from thinking that it does not frequently result in individual advantage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such, with us, has been the impetus of the spirit of emigration, that the influence of example and habit, in relation to it, will continue to operate for some time to come.
