Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice

From this reading Its merits belong entirely to the President and his advisers.

(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 The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

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

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Its merits belong entirely to the President and his advisers.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading This mode of construing the Constitution is certainly a novel discovery.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

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From this reading This mode of construing the Constitution is certainly a novel discovery.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

-ing form of “counterfeit” — make a copy of with the intent to deceive

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

command with authority

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

the act of discovering something

From this reading This mode of construing the Constitution is certainly a novel discovery.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

one or the other of two

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

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

From this reading Its merits belong entirely to the President and his advisers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

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

From this reading Its merits belong entirely to the President and his advisers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

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

From this reading This mode of construing the Constitution is certainly a novel discovery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Its merits belong entirely to the President and his advisers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This mode of construing the Constitution is certainly a novel discovery.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading This mode of construing the Constitution is certainly a novel discovery.

of no real value

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

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From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

the act of punishing

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Its merits belong entirely to the President and his advisers.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

resulting in punishment

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

cause to become

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

coins collectively

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

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

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

not necessary

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading For if not, then the charter, according to this sort of reasoning, would be unwarranted by the Constitution.

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

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

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The question in that case would be, not whether the bank, in its general frame, character, and objects, was a proper instrument to carry into effect the powers of the government, but whether the particular powers, direct or incidental, conferred on a particular bank, were better calculated than all others to give success to its operations.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading According to this rule of interpretation, if the President should be of opinion, that the capital of the bank was larger, by a thousand dollars, than it ought to be; or that the time for the continuance of the charter was a year too long; or that it was unnecessary to require it, under penalty, to pay specie; or needless to provide for punishing, as forgery, the counterfeiting of its bills,--either of these reasons would be sufficient to render the charter, in his opinion, unconstitutional, invalid, and nugatory.