adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But the process was then beginning which is not yet completed.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the process was then beginning which is not yet completed.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But the process was then beginning which is not yet completed.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
feudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
inhumanitynounUS /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/
the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the process was then beginning which is not yet completed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
Montesinos
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From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading But the process was then beginning which is not yet completed.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
ReformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But the process was then beginning which is not yet completed.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _Sir Thomas More_.--It was, indeed, a most important age in English history, and, till the Reformation so fearfully disturbed it, in many respects a happy and an enviable one.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the process was then beginning which is not yet completed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The feudal system had well-nigh lost all its inhuman parts, and the worse inhumanity of the commercial system had not yet shown itself.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Montesinos," said the spirit, when he visited me next, "have you recollected or found any solid arguments for maintaining that the labouring classes, who form the great bulk of the population, are in a happier condition, physical, moral, or intellectual, in these times, than they were in mine?"
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Montesinos_.--Perhaps, Sir Thomas, their condition was better precisely during your age than it ever has been either before or since.
