Chapter XIII

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

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

the state of being absent

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

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

From this reading OF THE FIRST AND SECOND NATURAL LAWS, AND OF CONTRACTS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

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From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

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

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

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

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

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From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

under normal conditions

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

have the idea for

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

From this reading OF THE FIRST AND SECOND NATURAL LAWS, AND OF CONTRACTS.

issue commands or orders for

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading OF THE FIRST AND SECOND NATURAL LAWS, AND OF CONTRACTS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

an old form of “has”

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

plural of “impediment” — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

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

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

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

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

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From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading OF THE FIRST AND SECOND NATURAL LAWS, AND OF CONTRACTS.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading OF THE FIRST AND SECOND NATURAL LAWS, AND OF CONTRACTS.

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From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading [Sidenote: Right of nature what.]

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE FIRST AND SECOND NATURAL LAWS, AND OF CONTRACTS.

many times at short intervals

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

precisely, exactly

From this reading [Sidenote: Right of nature what.]

express in words

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading OF THE FIRST AND SECOND NATURAL LAWS, AND OF CONTRACTS.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

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From this reading [Sidenote: Right of nature what.]

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

carry out

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

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

From this reading OF THE FIRST AND SECOND NATURAL LAWS, AND OF CONTRACTS.

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From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

a special situation

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

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

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

the act of using

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading [Sidenote: Right of nature what.]

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

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

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

From this reading By LIBERTY, is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments: which impediments, may oft take away part of a man’s power to do what he would; but cannot hinder him from using the power left him, according as his judgment, and reason shall dictate to him.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The RIGHT OF NATURE, which writers commonly call _jus naturale_, is the liberty each man hath, to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing any thing, which in his own judgment, and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.