Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

(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 When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

plural of “assumption” — a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Hence the extraordinary solidity of the prevailing economic system in this country, when compared with any European country.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

United States labor organizer who ran for President as a socialist (1855-1926)

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

set up or found

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Hence the extraordinary solidity of the prevailing economic system in this country, when compared with any European country.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Hence the extraordinary solidity of the prevailing economic system in this country, when compared with any European country.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

involving financial matters

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

principles from which other truths can be derived

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

brought together in one place

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

for this reason

From this reading Hence the extraordinary solidity of the prevailing economic system in this country, when compared with any European country.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

plural of “organism” — a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

most frequent or common

From this reading Hence the extraordinary solidity of the prevailing economic system in this country, when compared with any European country.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

restricted to something

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

on the contrary

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

the consistency of a solid

From this reading Hence the extraordinary solidity of the prevailing economic system in this country, when compared with any European country.

plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

a radical political movement that advocates bringing industry and government under the control of labor unions

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Hence the extraordinary solidity of the prevailing economic system in this country, when compared with any European country.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There is less difference in fundamentals between a Carnegie and a Debs than between any two individuals placed in similar positions in Europe.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

in the nature of something though not readily apparent

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading An interesting by-product of this particular development is the myth of the captain of industry, possessed, in the popular imagination, of all the virtues.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Economic, as well as political systems, ultimately rest on convictions rather than on sheer force, and the radical in America, in all spheres of thought, is constantly in the necessity of fighting not mere institutions, as in Europe, but institutionalized ideals, organisms and personalities which establish their right on the same assumptions which prompt him in his rebellion.

at the time that

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When, in the natural course of events, the bonds which kept together the purely economic elements of the country became more powerful and real than any system of political institutions, when, in fact, a financial syndicalism became the structure underlying the apparent organs of government, all the original ideals of America had already gathered to the defence of the new order.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hence the extraordinary solidity of the prevailing economic system in this country, when compared with any European country.