adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
AbsolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
accumulatingverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
invidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Absolutely speaking, the more money, the less virtue; for money comes between a man and his objects, and obtains them for him; it was certainly no great virtue to obtain it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the rich man—not to make any invidious comparison—is always sold to the institution which makes him rich.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have contemplated the imprisonment of the offender, rather than the seizure of his goods,—though both will serve the same purpose,—because they who assert the purest right, and consequently are most dangerous to a corrupt State, commonly have not spent much time in accumulating property.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there were one who lived wholly without the use of money, the State itself would hesitate to demand it of him.
