used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
(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 evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
allayedverbUS /əˈleɪd/
past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
contendsverbUS /kənˈtendz/
third-person singular of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
decryverbUS /dɪˈkraɪ/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
EssaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
only a very short time before
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
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 Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
the force of workers available
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
Newcome
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From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
and nothing more
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
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 men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
St
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From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
carry out
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If men desire the rights of property, they must take their consequences; distinction in social classes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
visionarynounUS /ˈvɪʒəneri/
a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening service in St. Andrew's was attended only by the usual congregation, all the curiosity of the multitude seeming to have been allayed by the visit in the morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
which person or people
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The great political problem to be solved is to ascertain if the social distinctions that are inseparable from civilization can really exist with perfect equality in political rights.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without the rights of property civilization can hardly exist, while the highest class of improvements is probably the result of the very social distinctions that so many decry.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We are of opinion they can; and as much condemn him who vainly contends for a visionary and impracticable social equality, as we do him who would deny to men equal opportunities for advancement."--_Political Essay._ My interview with Opportunity Newcome remained a secret between those who first knew of it.
