used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER TO THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
(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 A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
constitutionsnounUS /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “constitution” — law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
cordialsnounUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəlz/
plural of “cordial” — strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
COUNTRYMENnounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
EsaunounUS /ˈiːsɔː/
(Old Testament) the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac; he traded his birthright to his twin brother Jacob for a mess of pottage
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
many times at short intervals
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
halfpence
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From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
for this reason
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
impositions
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From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
IRELANDnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading A LETTER TO THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
set down according to a plan
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER TO THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
the literary culture
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
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 A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
lownessnoun
a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
not any; not one
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
obligatoryadjectiveUS /əˈblɪɡətɔːri/
morally or legally constraining or binding
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LETTER TO THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A LETTER TO THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
a human being
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
pottagenounUS /ˈpɑːtədʒ/
a stew of vegetables and (sometimes) meat
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER TO THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LETTER TO THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
precisely as stated
From this reading A people long used to hardships, lose by degrees the very notions of liberty, they look upon themselves as creatures at mercy, and that all impositions laid on them by a stronger hand, are, in the phrase of the Report, legal and obligatory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
at the time that
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hence proceeds that poverty and lowness of spirit, to which a kingdom may be subject as well as a particular person.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A LETTER TO THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading And when Esau came fainting from the field at the point to die, it is no wonder that he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading MY DEAR COUNTRYMEN, Having already written three letters upon so disagreeable a subject as Mr. Wood and his halfpence; I conceived my task was at an end: But I find, that cordials must be frequently applied to weak constitutions, political as well as natural.
