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The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 03
The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 03

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 03 is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.
[Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]
A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.
[Sidenote: The consequences to such institution, are.]
From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.
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The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 03

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 03 is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.
/ʌv ðə raɪts ʌv ˈsɑːvrənz baɪ ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
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[Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]
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A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.
/ə ˈkɑːmənwelθ ɪz sed tuː biː ˈɪnstətuːtɪd wen ə ˈmʌltətuːd ʌv men duː əˈɡriː ənd ˈkʌvənənt ˈevəri wʌn wɪð ˈevəri wʌn ðæt tuː ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər mæn ɔːr əˈsembli ʌv men ʃæl biː ˈɡɪvən baɪ ðə ˈmeɪdʒər pɑːrt ðə raɪt tuː ˈprezənt ðə ˈpɜːrsən ʌv ðem ɔːl ðæt ɪz tuː seɪ tuː biː ðer ˌreprəˈzentətɪv ˈevəri wʌn æz wel hiː ðæt ˈvoʊtɪd fɔːr ɪt æz hiː ðæt ˈvoʊtɪd əˈɡenst ɪt ʃæl ˈɔːθəraɪz ɔːl ðə ˈækʃənz ənd ˈdʒʌdʒmənts ʌv ðæt mæn ɔːr əˈsembli ʌv men ɪn ðə seɪm ˈmænər æz ɪf ðeɪ wɜːr hɪz oʊn tuː ðə end tuː laɪv ˈpiːsəbli əˈmʌŋst ðemˈselvz ənd biː prəˈtektɪd əˈɡenst ˈʌðər men/
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[Sidenote: The consequences to such institution, are.]
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From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.
/frʌm ðɪs ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən ʌv ə ˈkɑːmənwelθ ɑːr dərˈaɪvd ɔːl ðə raɪts ənd ˈfækəltiz ʌv hɪm ɔːr ðem ɑːn huːm ˈsɑːv.rən ˈpaʊər ɪz kənˈfɜːrd baɪ ðə kənˈsent ʌv ðə ˈpiːpəl əˈsembəld/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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

authorize verb US /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

grant authorization or clearance for

commonwealth noun US /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/

the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)

From this reading “[Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]”

covenant noun US /ˈkʌvənənt/

a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

instituted verb US /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

instituting verb US /ˈɪnstɪtuːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading “[Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]”

judgments noun US /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/

plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading “A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.”

peaceably adverb US /ˈpiːsəbli/

in a peaceable manner

From this reading “A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.”

sovereigns noun US /ˈsɑːvrənz/

plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading “OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

sovereign power adjective + noun

In this reading “From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.”

same manner adjective + noun

In this reading “A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.”

major part adjective + noun

In this reading “A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.”

other men adjective + noun

In this reading “A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.”

act of verb + particle

In this reading “[Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading [Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]

actverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading [Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]

actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading [Sidenote: The consequences to such institution, are.]

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

authorizeverbUS /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

grant authorization or clearance for

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.

commonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/

the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)

From this reading [Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]

conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

consentnounUS /kənˈsent/

permission to do something

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading [Sidenote: The consequences to such institution, are.]

covenantnounUS /ˈkʌvənənt/

a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

institutingverbUS /ˈɪnstɪtuːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading [Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]

INSTITUTIONnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/

plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/

a large indefinite number

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

peaceablyadverbUS /ˈpiːsəbli/

in a peaceable manner

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/

a person who represents others

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

RIGHTSnounUS /raɪts/

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 OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

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From this reading [Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]

sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

SOVEREIGNSnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/

plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: The consequences to such institution, are.]

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OF THE RIGHTS OF SOVEREIGNS BY INSTITUTION.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading [Sidenote: The act of instituting a commonwealth, what.]

whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading From this institution of a commonwealth are derived all the _rights_, and _faculties_ of him, or them, on whom sovereign power is conferred by the consent of the people assembled.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A _commonwealth_ is said to be _instituted_, when a _multitude_ of men do agree; and _covenant, every one, with every one_, that to whatsoever _man_, or _assembly of men_, shall be given by the major part, the _right_ to _present_ the person of them all, that is to say, to be their _representative_; every one, as well he that _voted for it_, as he that _voted against it_, shall _authorize_ all the actions and judgments, of that man, or assembly of men, in the same manner, as if they were his own, to the end, to live peaceably amongst themselves, and be protected against other men.

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