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From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
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From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The account usually rendered of American taxation is fallacious.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The account usually rendered of American taxation is fallacious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading of _Odds and Ends_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
carefully weighed
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
continentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading of _Odds and Ends_.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
fallaciousadjectiveUS /fəˈleɪʃəs/
containing or based on a fallacy
From this reading The account usually rendered of American taxation is fallacious.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
without good reason
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
not any; not one
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
OddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading of _Odds and Ends_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading of _Odds and Ends_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
for each
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The account usually rendered of American taxation is fallacious.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
taxationnounUS /tækˈseɪʃən/
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
under normal conditions
From this reading The account usually rendered of American taxation is fallacious.
precisely as stated
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
at the time that
From this reading The truth is, that though America is lightly taxed in comparison with England, it is by no means to be considered so when compared to most of the continental nations.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is stated, that something under six millions sterling, or about 10_s_. per head on an average, pays the whole army, navy, civil list, and interest of debt of the United States, while we require fifty millions, or nearly 2_l_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the latter we quote: "Very erroneous notions are current in England with regard to the taxation of the United States.
