used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Above all things, Liberty!"
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
(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 "Above all things, Liberty!"
all-sufficient
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From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
a quantity of money
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The former position is as unquestionably true as the latter is undoubtedly false.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
comprehendsverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhendz/
third-person singular of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
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 The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The former position is as unquestionably true as the latter is undoubtedly false.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former position is as unquestionably true as the latter is undoubtedly false.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
highest in quality
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The former position is as unquestionably true as the latter is undoubtedly false.
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 It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "Above all things, Liberty!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
the force of workers available
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
not any; not one
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
and nothing more
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The former position is as unquestionably true as the latter is undoubtedly false.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
express in words
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Above all things, Liberty!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The former position is as unquestionably true as the latter is undoubtedly false.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The former position is as unquestionably true as the latter is undoubtedly false.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading The former position is as unquestionably true as the latter is undoubtedly false.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He held that not only is the greatest possible amount of civil liberty to be preferred to all other blessings, but that this advantage is all-sufficient, and comprehends within itself every other desirable object.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The political creed of Shelley may be comprised in a few words; it was, in truth, that of most men, and in a peculiar manner of young men, during the freshness and early springs of revolutions.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It is no small praise, however, to a very young man, to say that on a subject so remote from the comprehension of youth his opinions were at least half right.
