used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
Brusque's
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From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
cannot
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From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
enactverbUS /ɪˈnækt/
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
divisible by two
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
apart from; not including
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
fellowmen
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From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
how
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From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
absolutely essential
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
and nothing more
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
continue talking
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
quarrelling
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From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
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 In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
in the near future
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
express in words
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
in or at the place that
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It shows us that as soon as individuals, even supposing that there are only two of them, come to live together, some rules, by which they may regulate their conduct, become absolutely necessary.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The farther progress of our story will show how an increasing community, with more varied interests, requires a more extended and minute code of laws.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _More particulars of Philip’s early life._ Our story, thus far, has shown us that absolute liberty cannot be enjoyed except by an individual in solitude, where he has no intercourse with his fellowmen.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, people cannot live together in society without government; even two persons on an island find that, to prevent quarrelling, they must define their mutual rights and privileges; or, in other words, they must enact laws; and these laws, we perceive, are restraints upon natural or absolute liberty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But before I proceed further, let me tell you something more of Philip Brusque’s early history.
