used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF SYSTEMS SUBJECT, POLITICAL, AND PRIVATE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading And first of systems, which resemble the similar parts, or muscles of a body natural.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
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 Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading [Sidenote: The divers sorts of systems of people.]
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And first of systems, which resemble the similar parts, or muscles of a body natural.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
the force of workers available
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading And first of systems, which resemble the similar parts, or muscles of a body natural.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And first of systems, which resemble the similar parts, or muscles of a body natural.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF SYSTEMS SUBJECT, POLITICAL, AND PRIVATE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And first of systems, which resemble the similar parts, or muscles of a body natural.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
the local environment
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [Sidenote: The divers sorts of systems of people.]
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading OF SYSTEMS SUBJECT, POLITICAL, AND PRIVATE.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading OF SYSTEMS SUBJECT, POLITICAL, AND PRIVATE.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading And first of systems, which resemble the similar parts, or muscles of a body natural.
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From this reading [Sidenote: The divers sorts of systems of people.]
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading And first of systems, which resemble the similar parts, or muscles of a body natural.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading [Sidenote: The divers sorts of systems of people.]
express in speech
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading OF SYSTEMS SUBJECT, POLITICAL, AND PRIVATE.
SYSTEMSnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading OF SYSTEMS SUBJECT, POLITICAL, AND PRIVATE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: The divers sorts of systems of people.]
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having spoken of the generation, form, and power of a commonwealth, I am in order to speak next of the parts thereof.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading By SYSTEMS, I understand any numbers of men joined in one interest, or one business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And first of systems, which resemble the similar parts, or muscles of a body natural.
