used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
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 If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
anew
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
(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 So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
AssumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Lynch Law has no such regard for human life.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
divisible by two
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
groundedverbUS /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Lynch Law has no such regard for human life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
imbecilesnounUS /ˈɪmbəsəlz/
plural of “imbecile” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading But Lynch Law has no such regard for human life.
the force of workers available
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
not any; not one
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
an amount of time
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
protectsverbUS /prəˈtekts/
third-person singular of “protect” — shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But Lynch Law has no such regard for human life.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Should he become insane after its commission the law steps in and protects him during the period of his insanity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Lynch Law has no such regard for human life.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
surroundsnounUS /sərˈaʊndz/
plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
unbalancedadjectiveUS /ənˈbælənst/
being or thrown out of equilibrium
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Assuming for itself an absolute supremacy over the law of the land, it has time and again dyed its hands in the blood of men who were imbeciles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
which person or people
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading If, however, he is mentally unbalanced, irresponsible for his acts, there can be no more inhuman act conceived of than the wilful sacrifice of his life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So thoroughly is that principle grounded in the law, that all civilized society surrounds human life with a safeguard, which prevents the execution of a criminal who is insane, even if sane at the time of his criminal act.
