used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A Clifford, a Clifford! we'll follow the king and Clifford."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A Clifford, a Clifford! we'll follow the king and Clifford."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
Clifford
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From this reading "A Clifford, a Clifford! we'll follow the king and Clifford."
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "A Clifford, a Clifford! we'll follow the king and Clifford."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
in a free manner
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading HENRY VI.
hollownessnoun
the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "A Clifford, a Clifford! we'll follow the king and Clifford."
malcontentsnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtents/
plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
not any; not one
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
outbreaking
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From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
in a serious manner
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A Clifford, a Clifford! we'll follow the king and Clifford."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading The tranquillity of the best ordered society may be disturbed, at any time, by a sudden outbreaking of the malcontents.
tremblesnoun
disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
turbulencenounUS /ˈtɜːrbjələns/
unstable flow of a liquid or gas
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading HENRY VI.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
we'll
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From this reading "A Clifford, a Clifford! we'll follow the king and Clifford."
at the time that
From this reading Against such a disaster there is no more guarding than against the commission of more vulgar crimes; but when a government trembles for its existence, before the turbulence of popular commotion, it is reasonable to infer some radical defect in its organization.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Men will rally around their institutions, as freely as they rally around any other cherished interest, when they merit their care, and there can be no surer sign of their hollowness than when the rulers seriously apprehend the breath of the mob.
