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From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
(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 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
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 In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
colonisationnoun
the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
power to direct or determine
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
one or the other of two
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
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 In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
the force of workers available
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
not any; not one
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
held or filled or in use
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
the local environment
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
precisely, exactly
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
securesverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
try to get or reach
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In July 18 ... the following appeared in the leading journals of Europe and America:
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'The Free Society shall recognise no exclusive right of property in the land occupied by them, either on the part of an individual or of the collective community.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
unappropriated
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From this reading 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
uncurtailed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
(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 'For the site of such a community a large tract of land shall be procured in a territory at present unappropriated, but fertile and well adapted for colonisation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading 'They seek this solution in the establishment of a community on the basis of perfect liberty and economic justice--that is, of a community which, while it preserves the unqualified right of every individual to control his own actions, secures to every worker the full and uncurtailed enjoyment of the fruits of his labour.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading 'A number of men from all parts of the civilised world have united for the purpose of making a practical attempt to solve the social problem.
