(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 Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
amendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
designatesverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪts/
third-person singular of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
firmestadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
the force of workers available
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
not any; not one
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
overbalanceverb
weigh more heavily
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
propsnounUS /prɑːps/
proper respect
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
subvertverbUS /səbˈvɜːrt/
cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
the act of using
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
usurpationnounUS /ˌjuːsərˈpeɪʃən/
entry to another's property without right or permission
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading But let there be no change by usurpation; for, though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
which person or people
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil any partial or transient benefit, which the use can at any time yield.
