1688
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From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
1690
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From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
a quantity of money
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORKS ON GOVERNMENT, TRADE, AND FINANCE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
have
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
controversialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
controversiesnounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsiz/
plural of “controversy” — a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
one or the other of two
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
apart from; not including
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
FINANCEnounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading WORKS ON GOVERNMENT, TRADE, AND FINANCE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading WORKS ON GOVERNMENT, TRADE, AND FINANCE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
Locke's
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From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
as might be expected
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
not any; not one
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WORKS ON GOVERNMENT, TRADE, AND FINANCE.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
pamphletsnounUS /ˈpæmfləts/
plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
pulpitsnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪts/
plural of “pulpit” — a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
re-discussed
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From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
teemverbUS /tiːm/
be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is no part of my plan to give any account of these disputes, except so far as they bear immediately on the publication of Locke's treatises.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading WORKS ON GOVERNMENT, TRADE, AND FINANCE.
TreatisesnounUS /ˈtriːtəsəz/
plural of “treatise” — a formal exposition
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not only did the press teem with pamphlets on these subjects, but, for three-quarters of a century, they were constantly being discussed and re-discussed with a dreary monotony in Parliament, in the pulpits, in the courts of law, and in the intercourse of private society.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading WORKS ON GOVERNMENT, TRADE, AND FINANCE.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading Locke's two _Treatises of Government_ (published in 1690) carry us back into the region of worn-out controversies.
a late time of life
From this reading The troublous times which intervened between the outbreak of the Civil War and the Revolution of 1688, including some years on either side, naturally called forth a large amount of controversy and controversial literature on the rights of kings and subjects, on the origin of government, on the point at which, if any, rebellion is justifiable, and other kindred topics.
