Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
acts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
ADDRESS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
addresses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
advancement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
advice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
agriculture
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
allowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
assemblies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
assuming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
BOTHdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
concerning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
consist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
declare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
defects
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
delivered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
due
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
enacted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
far
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
further
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
hope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
HOUSES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
HUMBLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
ill-received
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
improvement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
instance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
King
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
laws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
manifest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
many
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
maxim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
modest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
nation's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
nations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
neglected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
opinions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
own
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
PARLIAMENT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
petitions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
plantation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
presumption
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
princes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
private
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
proposals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
providing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
respect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
setting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
strangelynounUS /ˈstrangely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
style
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
subject
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
suffered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
supplying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
thoughts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
too
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
trade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Neither do I remember, that the modest proposals, or opinions of private men, have been ill-received, when they have not been delivered in the style of advice; which is a presumption far from my thoughts.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
wise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
wish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
wishes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have been told, that petitions and addresses, either to King or Parliament, are the right of every subject; providing they consist with that respect, which is due to princes and great assemblies.
work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For instance; I may be allowed to wish, that some further laws were enacted for the advancement of trade, for the improvement of agriculture, now strangely neglected, against the maxim of all wise nations: For supplying the manifest defects in the acts concerning plantation of trees: For setting the poor to work, and many others.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading However, if proposals should be looked upon as too assuming; yet I hope, every man may be suffered to declare his own and the nation's wishes.
