adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
abstractionsnounUS /æbˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “abstraction” — a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading Thus all castes of society are governed by impracticable abstractions.
abusesnounUS /əˈbjuːsɪz/
plural of “abuse” — cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
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 Thus all castes of society are governed by impracticable abstractions.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
castesnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “caste” — social status or position conferred by a system based on class
From this reading Thus all castes of society are governed by impracticable abstractions.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
coequaladjectiveUS /koʊˈiːkwəl/
having the same standing before the law
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading Thus all castes of society are governed by impracticable abstractions.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading Thus all castes of society are governed by impracticable abstractions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
nullificationnounUS /ˌnʌləfəˈkeɪʃən/
the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Thus all castes of society are governed by impracticable abstractions.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The jail belongs to the county--the municipal authorities have no voice in it; and the State, in its legislative benevolence, has provided thirty cents a day for the maintenance of each prisoner.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus all castes of society are governed by impracticable abstractions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT is our object to show the reader how many gross abuses of power exist in Charleston, and to point him to the source.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading In doing this, the task becomes a delicate one, for there are so many things we could wish were not so, because we know there are many good men in the community whose feelings are enlisted in the right, but their power is not coequal; and if it were, it is checked by an opposite influence.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The more intelligent of the lower classes look upon the subject of politics in its proper light--they see the crashing effect the doctrine of nullification has upon their interests; yet, though their numbers are not few, their voice is small, and cannot sound through the channels that make popular influence.
