Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

in actual fact

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

the whole amount

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

(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 The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

form or compose

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

separation into component parts

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

presently existing

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

set up or found

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

of great significance or value

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

a public toilet for men

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

under normal conditions

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the local environment

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This power, of course, is not always to be measured by mere numbers.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

except if; if not

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

precisely as stated

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In this country we have actually existing systems of government, in the maintenance of which, it should seem, a great majority, both in numbers and in other means of power and influence, must see their interest.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Education, wealth, talents, are all parts and elements of the general aggregate of power; but numbers, nevertheless, constitute ordinarily the most important consideration, unless, indeed, there be _a military force_ in the hands of the few, by which they can control the many.

which person or people

From this reading The stability of government demands that those who desire its continuance should be more powerful than those who desire its dissolution.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The true principle of a free and popular government would seem to be, so to construct it as to give to all, or at least to a very great majority, an interest in its preservation; to found it, as other things are founded, on men's interest.