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From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
abolishedverbUS /əˈbɑːlɪʃt/
past form of “abolish” — do away with
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
(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 If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
brought into existence
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
BUCHANANnounUS /bjuːˈkænən/
15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading JOSEPH RODES BUCHANAN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY PROF.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
power to direct or determine
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
divisible by two
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
fellow-citizens
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From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
ten 10s
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
inalienableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪljənəbəl/
incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
inequalitynounUS /ˌɪnɪˈkwɑːləti/
lack of equality
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading JOSEPH RODES BUCHANAN.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
legislateverbUS /ˈledʒɪsleɪt/
make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
legislaturesnounUS /ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃərz/
plural of “legislature” — persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
the force of workers available
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
pretorianadjective
of or relating to a Roman praetor
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
PROFnoun
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading BY PROF.
punyadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːni/
inferior in strength or significance
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
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 If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
RODES
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From this reading JOSEPH RODES BUCHANAN.
deliver by singing
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was thought we had abolished hereditary inequality; but in a land where our democratic lords can each hire fifty thousand men and equip an army if need be,--where a democratic American lord can buy a dozen of the puny lords of Europe,--the social equality dreamed of in '76 does not exist.
which person or people
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If we agree that all men are born free and equal, with certain inalienable rights,--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,--let us legislate to enforce our belief.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading All men are _not_ born equal, if one is born with power to live without toil; power to control the movements of a hundred thousand of his _unequal_ fellow-citizens; power to bribe legislatures; power to hire a pretorian guard of laborers, writers, editors, clergymen, and even soldiers or police to do his bidding and to sing his praise, and to threaten those who wish to establish a real republic.
