used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
matters of personal concern
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
divisible by two
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
figuringnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
a state of high honor
From this reading To govern one's self, not others, is true glory.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading To govern one's self, not others, is true glory.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
one's
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From this reading To govern one's self, not others, is true glory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
others
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From this reading To govern one's self, not others, is true glory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading An individual is not elevated by figuring in public affairs, or even by getting into office.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
except for; apart from
From this reading He needs previous elevation to save him from disgrace in his public relations.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading To govern one's self, not others, is true glory.
self-importantadjective
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have said, that the people are not to be elevated by escaping labor, or by pressing into a different rank.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading To govern one's self, not others, is true glory.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Once more, I do not mean by the elevation of the people, that they should become self-important politicians; that, as individuals or a class, they should seize on political power; that by uniting their votes they should triumph over the more prosperous; or that they should succeed in bending the administration of government to their particular interests.
