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Freeland: A Social Anticipation
Freeland: A Social Anticipation

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.
I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.
But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.
We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.
But severe criticism cannot be satisfied with this.
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Freeland: A Social Anticipation

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

Chapter 25 of Freeland: A Social Anticipation is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.
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I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.
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But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.
/bʌt wiː duː nɑːt jet noʊ ˈweðər ðə səkˈses ʌv ˈsoʊʃəl rəˈfɔːrm ɪz ɪkˈspoʊzd tuː ˈdeɪndʒər frʌm ˈeni kənˈdɪʃənz ɪnˈhɪrənt ɪn ˈhjuːmən ˈneɪtʃər ənd ˈðerfɔːr ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli tuː biː met wɪð/
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We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.
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But severe criticism cannot be satisfied with this.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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agenda noun US /əˈdʒendə/

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading “THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.”

analogy noun US /əˈnælədʒi/

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

From this reading “THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.”

capitalists noun US /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/

plural of “capitalist” — a conservative advocate of capitalism

From this reading “THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.”

communists noun US /ˈkɑːmjənəsts/

plural of “communist” — a member of the communist party

From this reading “THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.”

exceptional adjective US /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading “I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.”

exploitation noun US /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

From this reading “We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.”

inherent adjective US /ɪnˈhɪrənt/

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

From this reading “But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.”

universally adverb US /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/

everywhere

From this reading “But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.”

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From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

AgendanounUS /əˈdʒendə/

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/

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

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

cannot

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From this reading But severe criticism cannot be satisfied with this.

capitalistsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/

plural of “capitalist” — a conservative advocate of capitalism

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

civilisationnoun

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

communistsnounUS /ˈkɑːmjənəsts/

plural of “communist” — a member of the communist party

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/

power to direct or determine

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading But severe criticism cannot be satisfied with this.

dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

DAYnounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

DebateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/

argue with one another

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

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

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

exploitationnounUS /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

with no protection or shield

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

failverbUS /feɪl/

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

favoured

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From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

Freeland

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From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

JOHANN

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From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

lacknounUS /læk/

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

PointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/

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

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

ratenounUS /reɪt/

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/

the act of removing

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

RightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading But severe criticism cannot be satisfied with this.

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading But severe criticism cannot be satisfied with this.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

successnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/

to a sufficient degree

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

thanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

THIRDnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading But severe criticism cannot be satisfied with this.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading THIRD DAY (_Debate on Point 2 of the Agenda, continued_) JOHANN STORM (_Right_): I think that the lack of any analogy between the frequent attempts to save society undertaken by small capitalists or communists and the institutions of Freeland has been made sufficiently clear.

universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/

everywhere

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We have, in our discussion upon the first point of the agenda, established the fact that, thanks to the control which has been acquired over the forces of nature, exploitation has become an obstacle to civilisation, and its removal a necessity of civilisation.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I think also that we are convinced that the exceptional external advantages, which may have at any rate favoured and assisted the success of Freeland, are not of a kind to suggest a fear that our proposed work will fail for the want of such advantages.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading But we do not yet know whether the success of social reform is exposed to danger from any conditions inherent in human nature, and therefore universally to be met with.

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