adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
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 "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
all-wise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
blundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
clear-sightedadjective
having sharp clear vision
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
democratical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading What earthly good can there be in a principle upon which no man will act until he is all-wise?
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What earthly good can there be in a principle upon which no man will act until he is all-wise?
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
reasoners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
ReviewernounUS /riˈvjuːər/
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading What earthly good can there be in a principle upon which no man will act until he is all-wise?
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Accordingly, he attempts to guard himself against the objection, after the manner of such reasoners, by committing two blunders instead of one.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading What earthly good can there be in a principle upon which no man will act until he is all-wise?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What earthly good can there be in a principle upon which no man will act until he is all-wise?
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
UtilitarianadjectiveUS /juːˌtɪləˈteriən/
having a useful function
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading This is so palpable that even the Westminster Reviewer, though not the most clear-sighted of men, could not help seeing it.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What earthly good can there be in a principle upon which no man will act until he is all-wise?
whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No form which human folly takes is so richly and exquisitely laughable as the spectacle of an Utilitarian in a dilemma.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "All this," says he, "only shows that the members of a government would do well if they were all-wise," and he proceeds to tell us that, as rulers are not all-wise, they will invariably act against this principle wherever they can, so that the democratical checks will still be necessary to produce good government.
