used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
(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 Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
CompromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
CONFORMITYnounUS /kənˈfɔːrməti/
correspondence in form or appearance
From this reading RELIGIOUS CONFORMITY.
contendsverbUS /kənˈtendz/
third-person singular of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
most important element
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
not any; not one
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
obloquynounUS /ˈɔːbləkwiː/
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading RELIGIOUS CONFORMITY.
republicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
express in words
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
in a serious manner
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A republican, for instance, is at perfect liberty to declare himself so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
arousing affect
From this reading The main field of discussion touching Compromise in expression and avowal lies in the region of religious belief.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In politics no one seriously contends that respect for the feelings and prejudices of other people requires us to be silent about our opinions.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Nobody will say that he is not within his rights if he should think it worth while to practise this liberty, though of course he will have to face the obloquy which attends all opinion that is not shared by the more demonstrative and vocal portions of the public.
