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.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
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.
speak to
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
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.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
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.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
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.
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.
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
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.
(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 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.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
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.
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.
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.
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.
assembliesnounUS /əˈsembliz/
plural of “assembly” — a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
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.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
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.
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.
the two together, not just one
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant 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.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
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.
state emphatically and authoritatively
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.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
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.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
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.
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.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
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.
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.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
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.
to a considerable degree; very much
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.
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.
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.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
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.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others 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.
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.
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.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
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.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
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.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
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.
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
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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.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
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.
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.
an occurrence of something
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.
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.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
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.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
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.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
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.
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.
the force of workers available
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.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
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.
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'snounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
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.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
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.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
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.
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.
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.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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.
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
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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.
have ownership or possession of
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.
PARLIAMENTnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
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.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
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.
deserving or inciting pity
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.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
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.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
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.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
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.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
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.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
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.
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.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
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.
precisely, exactly
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.
the context and environment in which something is set
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.
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.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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.
in a strange manner
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.
how something is done or how it happens
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.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
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.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
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.
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.
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.
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.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
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.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
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.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
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.
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.
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.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
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.
hope for; have a wish
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.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
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.
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.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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.
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.
