used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
adverting
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From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
cannot
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From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
deem to be
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
How
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From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
something that is lost
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
social deportment
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
a particular point in time
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
not any; not one
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
by chance
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
REVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
express in words
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From that moment we have no compass to govern us; nor can we know distinctly to what port we steer.
at the time that
From this reading FROM THE SPEECH ON 'THE FRENCH REVOLUTION' When ancient opinions and rules of life are taken away, the loss cannot possibly be estimated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading How much of that prosperous state was owing to the spirit of our old manners and opinions is not easy to say; but as such causes cannot be indifferent in their operation, we must presume that on the whole their operation was beneficial.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We are but too apt to consider things in the state in which we find them, without sufficiently adverting to the causes by which they have been produced and possibly may be upheld.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Europe, undoubtedly, taken in a mass, was in a flourishing condition the day on which your revolution was completed.
