adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
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 We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
despoilverb
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/
as from opposite ends of a diameter
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
impelverbUS /ˌɪmˈpel/
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
oppressverbUS /əˈpres/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
others
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From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
priori
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From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading We can, by such a process, easily prove that any form of government is good, or that all government is superfluous.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we do not see that, by reasoning a priori on such subjects as these, it is possible to advance one single step.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr Mill has chosen to look only at one-half of human nature, and to reason on the motives which impel men to oppress and despoil others, as if they were the only motives by which men could possibly be influenced.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We know that every man has some desires which he can gratify only by hurting his neighbours, and some which he can gratify only by pleasing them.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading We have already shown that, by taking the other half of the human character, and reasoning on it as if it were the whole, we can bring out a result diametrically opposite to that at which Mr Mill has arrived.
