used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
agrarianadjectiveUS /əˈɡreriən/
relating to farming or agriculture
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
(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 In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
at or in or to any place
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Sir, what can such men want?
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
else
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From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
the force of workers available
From this reading Sir, what can such men want?
monopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
rendverb
tear or be torn violently
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir, what can such men want?
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sir, what can such men want?
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading In a country of unbounded liberty, they clamor against oppression.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading In a country where the wages of labor are high beyond all parallel, and where lands are cheap, and the means of living low, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Sir, what can such men want?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sir, what can such men want?
in or at the place that
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a country where property is more equally divided than anywhere else, they rend the air with the shouting of agrarian doctrines.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In a country of perfect equality, they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly.
