Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

a cordial disposition

From this reading Hence the impossibility of maintaining the relations of peace and amity with France.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

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

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

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

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

for the reason that

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

plural of “denomination” — a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

surgical removal of a body part or tissue

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

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From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

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From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

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

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

for this reason

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

the state of being honored

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading Hence the impossibility of maintaining the relations of peace and amity with France.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

something that is lost

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Hence the impossibility of maintaining the relations of peace and amity with France.

of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

not any; not one

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

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From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

an angry dispute

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Hence the impossibility of maintaining the relations of peace and amity with France.

cause to regain consciousness

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

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

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

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

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

the act of testing something

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

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

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Hence there could be neither safety, nor honour, nor justice, in any terms of peace with the French government, because, by the supposition, it was not with its power or its conduct, but with its existence, that we were at war.

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

From this reading It was not a war of mercantile advantage, or a trial of strength between two countries, which must be decided by the turn of events, by the probable calculation of loss and profit, but a war against an opinion, which could, therefore, never cease, but with the extirpation of that opinion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had no more to do with France or England as geographical denominations, than the wars between the Guelphs and Gibelines.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The war, as it was carried on from the first by the Pitt-school, and as they would now revive it, was not a national quarrel, but a question about a political principle.