AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
ableradjectiveUS /ˈeɪbələr/
comparative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In which some men can do much;--in which every man can do something.
canstmodal verbUS /kænst/
an old form of “can”, used with “thou”
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
co-operating
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From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
CommonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
detesting
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From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In which some men can do much;--in which every man can do something.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In which some men can do much;--in which every man can do something.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
How
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From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
inclusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːsɪv/
including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In which some men can do much;--in which every man can do something.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In which some men can do much;--in which every man can do something.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
OfficesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
others
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From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
ReadernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
reverencing
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From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
sacredlyadverb
by religion
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In which some men can do much;--in which every man can do something.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In which some men can do much;--in which every man can do something.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
thyself
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From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More important than the past history of these Offices in Downing Street, is the question of their future history; the question, How they are to be got mended!
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
TrulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Truly an immense problem, inclusive of all others whatsoever; which demands to be attacked, and incessantly persisted in, by all good citizens, as the grand problem of Society, and the one thing needful for the Commonwealth!
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
wisdoms
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From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A problem in which all men, with all their wisdoms and all their virtues, faithfully and continually co-operating at it, will never have done _enough_, and will still only be struggling _towards_ perfection in it.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Every man, and thou my present Reader canst do this: _Be_ thyself a man abler to be governed; more reverencing the divine faculty of governing, more sacredly detesting the diabolical semblance of said faculty in self and others; so shalt thou, if not govern, yet actually according to thy strength assist in real governing.
