Chapter VII

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

(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 This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

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

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

third-person singular of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

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

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

brought into existence

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

of short duration or distance

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

come together, usually for a purpose

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

carefully weighed

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

of or belonging to a corporation

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

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

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

divisible by two

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

worthy of imitation

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

assets in the form of money

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

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

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

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

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

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

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

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

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

not divisible by two

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

and nothing more

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

owed as a debt

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a local church community

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

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

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

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From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

move hurridly

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

deprive of by deceit

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

-ing form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

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

From this reading This being granted, let every man with all possible speed enroll himself as one of a body corporate.

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

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

precisely as stated

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

at the time that

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

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

From this reading He may, to his great self-exaltation, hold a plate in aid of the funds for the dissemination of the true faith; and yet the diamond on his finger may have been purchased with an odd balance of the profits which, as one of a company, he receives from a Hindoo idol.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SWINDLING I HAVE, I hope, made it sufficiently plain to the plainest understanding that the faculty, the desire to swindle, is born with us, and that it is entirely owing to the force of circumstance whether we swindle or not; and that, however nice, and moral, and exemplary, we may be in our individual capacity, swindle we must and do, when we congregate together, even with what are termed and considered the very best intentions.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading What the superficial world denominates and brands as swindling in the individual it applauds as spirited speculation, wisdom, foresight, a fine knowledge of business in a number.

but in spite of that

From this reading He may be a most rigid member of a Temperance Society, considering the parish pump the only source of all human enjoyment; and yet, as one of a body, he may drive a very pretty trade in opium.