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From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
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From this reading {146}minds of those who are engaged in it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading {146}minds of those who are engaged in it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading {146}minds of those who are engaged in it.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
exterminationnounUS /ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
complete annihilation
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading {146}minds of those who are engaged in it.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading {146}minds of those who are engaged in it.
misrepresentedadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsreprɪˈzentɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
not any; not one
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading {146}minds of those who are engaged in it.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
sanitynounUS /ˈsænəti/
normal or sound powers of mind
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
Southeynoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading {146}minds of those who are engaged in it.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mr. Southey does not bring forward a single fact in support of these views; and, as it seems to us, there are facts which lead to a very different conclusion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He expresses a hope that the competition of other nations may drive us out of the field; that our foreign trade may decline; and that we may thus enjoy a restoration of national sanity and strength.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
which person or people
From this reading {146}minds of those who are engaged in it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading (1) A passage in which some expressions used by Mr. Southey were misrepresented, certainly without any unfair intention, has been here omitted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he seems to think that the extermination of the whole manufacturing population would be a blessing, if the evil could be removed in no other way.
