Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

go together

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

equally

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

in addition

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

third-person singular of “behoove” — be appropriate or necessary

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

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From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

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 All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

let have

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

inflected form of “mar” — make imperfect

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

the force of workers available

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

one of two (approximately) equal parts

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

plural of “petitioner” — one praying humbly for something

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

in a respectful manner

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

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From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

assembly possessing high legislative powers

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

be standing; be upright

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

a special situation

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

two items of the same kind

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading APPENDIX N MARK TWAIN AND COPYRIGHT I PETITION Concerning Copyright (1875) (See Chapter cii) TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED.

the topmost one of two

From this reading These to Lady Hartford, in the earldom of Hartford, in the upper portion of the city of Dublin.

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From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading All such men will concede that it is but plain, simple justice that American authors should be protected by copyright in Europe; also, that European authors should be protected by copyright here.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Both divisions of this proposition being true, it behooves our government to concern itself with that division of it which comes peculiarly within its province--viz., the latter moiety--and to grant to foreign authors with all convenient despatch a full and effective copyright in America without marring the grace of the act by stopping to inquire whether a similar justice will be done our own authors by foreign governments.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We, your petitioners, do respectfully represent as follows, viz.: That justice, plain and simple, is a thing which right-feeling men stand ready at all times to accord to brothers and strangers alike.