Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

arousing affect

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

the act of amending or correcting

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

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

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

showing careful forethought

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

a state at a particular time

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

agreeably diverting

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

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

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

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

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

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

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

and nothing more

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

obtain a patent for

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

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From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is but carrying out the same principle to extend the benefit of our copyright laws to foreign authors.

in a serious manner

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

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

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Already the principle has been adopted in the patent laws, of extending their benefits to foreign inventions and improvements.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

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

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

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

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

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

From this reading "The committee think that this distinction in the condition of the two descriptions of property is not just; and that it ought to be remedied by some safe and cautious amendment of the law.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.

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

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In relation to the subject of Great Britain and France, it will be but a measure of reciprocal justice; for, in both of those countries, our authors may enjoy that protection of their laws for literary property which is denied to their subjects here.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Entertaining these views, the committee have been anxious to devise some measure which, without too great a disturbance of interests or affecting too seriously arrangements which have grown out of the present state of things, may, without hazard, be subjected to the test of practical experience.