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The Co-opolitan
The Co-opolitan

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of The Co-opolitan is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Zebina Forbush • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 23 of The Co-opolitan by Zebina Forbush holds 145 sentences, grouped into 29 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 23 of The Co-opolitan contain?

Chapter 23 holds 145 sentences of The Co-opolitan, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in The Co-opolitan

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Co-opolitan, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Co-opolitan
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Co-opolitan; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Story
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Co-operative
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Commonwealth
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THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.
All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.
We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.
Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.
But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Co-opolitan

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of The Co-opolitan is here in full — 145 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.
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All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.
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We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.
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Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.
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But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

Learner Dictionary

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.”

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Under preposition US /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.”

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Within preposition US /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading “But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.”

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All words in this reading · 86

Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1910

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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abandoned

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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actual

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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adoption

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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AGED

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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All

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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already

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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ARMY

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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Association

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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avoid

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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began

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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better

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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BLIND

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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career

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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Co-operative

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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Co-opolitan

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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come

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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conflict

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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constitution

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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control

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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course

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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discovered

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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early

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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easier

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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Even

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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exclusively

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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expected

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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Federal

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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following

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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GOVERNMENT

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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Idaho

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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INDUSTRIAL

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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INFIRM

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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INSANE

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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institution

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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intended

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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keep

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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labor

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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late

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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legislation

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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limits

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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mentioned

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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method

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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narrow

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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ORGANIZATION

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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outset

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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performed

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From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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plan

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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POWER

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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PRODUCTIVE

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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property

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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pursue

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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reasons

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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rendered

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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SICK

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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simpler

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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soon

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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STATE

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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transfer

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From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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very

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All the labor of the state of Idaho was, as early as 1910, performed exclusively by the Industrial Army of the Co-opolitan Association.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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WEAK-MINDED

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From this reading THE STATE GOVERNMENT—ITS INSANE, WEAK-MINDED, BLIND, SICK, AGED AND INFIRM—THE INDUSTRIAL ARMY—ITS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTIVE POWER.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading We had intended at the outset of our career to transfer all our property to the state government when it should come under our control, but for the reasons already mentioned that plan was abandoned.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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work

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From this reading But as soon as we began the actual work of legislation we discovered that the better and simpler method, and one which rendered it easier to avoid conflict with the Federal constitution, was to keep the state government within very narrow limits.

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year

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From this reading Even as late as the year following the adoption of our Co-operative institution we expected to pursue that course.

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