adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading See what comes of philanthropy!
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
demoralizationnounUS /dɪˌmɔːrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
inoculatingnoun
the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading See what comes of philanthropy!
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
SavingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See what comes of philanthropy!
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
self-interestnounUS /ˈselˈfɪntrəst/
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
steam-engine
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From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
steersmannoun
the person who steers a ship
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading See what comes of philanthropy!
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading “But this danger, however great it may be, seems to me less to be dreaded than the widespread demoralization.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Savings banks are a means of inoculating the people, the classes least restrained by education or by reason from schemes that are tacitly criminal, with the vices bred of self-interest.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “A great politician ought to be without a conscience in abstract questions, or he is a bad steersman for a nation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An honest politician is a steam-engine with feelings, a pilot that would make love at the helm and let the ship go down.
