used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading But will they view the question in its other aspect?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
four-and-twenty
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From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
how
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From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But will they view the question in its other aspect?
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
interpretersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətərz/
plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
and nothing more
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But will they view the question in its other aspect?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
term of address for a man
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
required or under orders
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gentlemen appear to me, Sir, to look at but one side of the question.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will they show us how it is possible for a government to get along with four-and-twenty interpreters of its laws and powers?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But will they view the question in its other aspect?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But will they view the question in its other aspect?
in the company of; together with
From this reading They regard only the supposed danger of trusting a government with the interpretation of its own powers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Gentlemen argue, too, as if, in these cases, the State would be always right, and the general government always wrong.
