used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
(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 THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
colonistnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪst/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
FEDERATIONnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading FEDERATION.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
not any; not one
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
the local environment
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
any competition
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
on the contrary
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
self-governmentnounUS /ˈselfˈɡʌvərnmənt/
government of a political unit by its own people
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
in the near future
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
carry out
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The central external fact which points to federation rather than separation as the form which that change should take is the necessity for joint defence of great common interests, and the joint management of international relations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE central internal fact, then, which must soon bring about a decisive change in our system of national organization is the necessity that British people in all parts of the Empire should have, if they are to remain together and so far as circumstances permit, full and equal privileges of self-government and citizenship.
which person or people
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The colonist who is permanently content with less has lost no small part of the spirit of his ancestors.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The political instinct which works in this direction nothing can resist, for it has become innate in all that is best in our race.
