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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
(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 We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
in addition
From this reading It must also cherish the joy which comes from making good arrangements.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It must also cherish the joy which comes from making good arrangements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading It must also cherish the joy which comes from making good arrangements.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
fellow-countrymen
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From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
FOOTNOTESnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It must also cherish the joy which comes from making good arrangements.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must also cherish the joy which comes from making good arrangements.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
LicensingverbUS /ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “license” — authorize officially
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It must also cherish the joy which comes from making good arrangements.
march in a procession
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must also cherish the joy which comes from making good arrangements.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
not any; not one
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [13] In the interval between this and the preceding speech the House of Lords had rejected the Licensing Bill.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Liberal Party has always known the joy which comes from serving great causes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
which person or people
From this reading There lies the march, and those who valiantly pursue it need never fear to lose their hold upon the heart of Britain.
the words that are spoken
From this reading We shall be all the stronger in the day of battle if we can show that we have neglected no practicable measure by which these evils can be diminished, and can prove by fact and not by words that, while we strive for civil and religious equality, we also labour to build up--so far as social machinery can avail--tolerable basic conditions for our fellow-countrymen.
