used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
(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 It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I proceed to another prejudice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
to an extreme degree
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading The supposition is too grossly unreasonable, too monstrous, to require labored refutation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I proceed to another prejudice.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The supposition is too grossly unreasonable, too monstrous, to require labored refutation.
libelnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
lingersverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərz/
third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading The supposition is too grossly unreasonable, too monstrous, to require labored refutation.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading I proceed to another prejudice.
continue talking
From this reading I proceed to another prejudice.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
reductionnounUS /rəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of decreasing or reducing something
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
refutationnounUS /ˌrefjuːˈteɪʃən/
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
From this reading The supposition is too grossly unreasonable, too monstrous, to require labored refutation.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The supposition is too grossly unreasonable, too monstrous, to require labored refutation.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
servilitynounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪlətiː/
abject or cringing submissiveness
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
not in physical motion
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
express a supposition
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading The supposition is too grossly unreasonable, too monstrous, to require labored refutation.
possessing sweep
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I reply, then, that it is a libel on social order to suppose that it requires for its support the reduction of the multitude of human beings to ignorance and servility; and that it is a libel on the Creator to suppose that he requires, as the foundation of communities, the systematic depression of the majority of his intelligent offspring.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I proceed to another prejudice.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The supposition is too grossly unreasonable, too monstrous, to require labored refutation.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading The supposition is too grossly unreasonable, too monstrous, to require labored refutation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This objection, indeed, though exceedingly insisted on in Europe, has nearly died out here; but still enough of it lingers among us to deserve consideration.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is objected, that the distinction of ranks is essential to social order, and that this will be swept away by calling forth energy of thought in all men.
