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Freeland: A Social Anticipation

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.
At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.
We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.
The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.
Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.
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Freeland: A Social Anticipation

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of Freeland: A Social Anticipation is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.
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At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.
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We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.
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The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.
/ðə ˈænsər tuː ðɪs ˈkwestʃən hæz ɔːlˈredi bɪn səˈdʒestɪd baɪ ðə læst ˈspiːkər ʌv ˈjestərdeɪ/
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Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

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Adjourned verb US /əˈdʒɜːrnd/

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

Agenda noun US /əˈdʒendə/

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

differs verb US /ˈdɪfərz/

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading “At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.”

exhaustively adverb US /ɪɡˈzɑːstɪvli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading “SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.”

implies verb US /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/

third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading “Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.”

precedent noun US /ˈpresɪdənt/

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading “SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.”

speakers noun US /ˈspiːkərz/

plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading “At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.”

yesterday's noun US /ˈjestərdeɪz/

possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today

From this reading “At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.”

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AdjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

AgendanounUS /əˈdʒendə/

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

aimedverbUS /eɪmd/

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

authorisedadjective

endowed with authority

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

basenounUS /beɪs/

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

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

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

CentrenounUS /ˈsentər/

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

ChristnounUS /kraɪst/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

DAYnounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/

argue with one another

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/

third-person singular of “differ” — be different

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

DiscussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/

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

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

endeavours

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From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

exhaustivelyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzɑːstɪvli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

Freeland

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From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/

third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/

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

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/

a search for knowledge

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

LEOPOLD

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From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

miscarried

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From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/

as follows

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/

almost; nearly

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/

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

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

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From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.

speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/

plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

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From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.

teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

the profession of a teacher

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The answer to this question has already been suggested by the last speaker of yesterday.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

wealthnounUS /welθ/

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading We now come to the main subject of the first question for discussion--namely, to the inquiry why the former attempts to base human industry upon justice and freedom have been unsuccessful.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Former attempts miscarried because they aimed at establishing the equality of poverty: ours will succeed because it implies the equality of wealth.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/

the day immediately before today

From this reading SECOND DAY (_Adjourned Discussion upon the first point on the Agenda_) LEOPOLD STOCKAU (_Centre_) re-opened the debate: I think that the preliminary question, whether our present endeavours after economic justice really are without any historical precedent, was exhaustively discussed yesterday and was answered in the negative.

yesterday'snounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/

possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today

From this reading At least, I am authorised by yesterday's speakers of the opposite party to declare that they are fully convinced that the teaching of Christ differs in no essential point from that which is practically carried out in Freeland, and which we wish to make the common property of the whole world.

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