Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

(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 ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

in addition

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

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

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

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

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

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From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

with official authorization

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

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

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

of great significance or value

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

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

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

fully ripe; at the height of bloom

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

used to form the superlative

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

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From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

absolutely essential

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

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

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

and nothing more

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

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From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

the quality of being usable

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

precisely, exactly

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

try to get or reach

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

not in physical motion

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

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From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

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

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

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

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

having come into contact

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

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

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

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

From this reading By far the most important of these doubts, one which has not yet been touched upon, is the subject now before us for discussion.

which person or people

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Moreover, what has already been advanced has matured our hope that the other side will succeed in removing as completely the doubts that still cling to our minds.

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

From this reading ROBERT MURCHISON (_Right_): I must first of all, in the name of myself and of those of my colleagues who entertained doubts of the practicability of the work of social reform, formally declare that we are now thoroughly convinced, not only of the practicability, but also of the inevitable accomplishment of that reform.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading FOURTH DAY The PRESIDENT (Dr. Strahl): We have reached the third point in the agenda: _Are not want and misery necessary conditions of existence; and would not over-population inevitably ensue were misery for a time to disappear from the earth?_ I call upon Mr. Robert Murchison.

but in spite of that

From this reading In the meantime I hold it to be my duty, in the interest of all, to seek explanations by strongly stating the grounds of such doubts as I am not yet able to free myself from.