adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next favourite remedy is a Place-bill.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
disconnectingverbUS /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “disconnect” — pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
distempers
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From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The next favourite remedy is a Place-bill.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
infallibilitynounUS /ˌɪnfælɪˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of never making an error
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next favourite remedy is a Place-bill.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
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 The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next favourite remedy is a Place-bill.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
Place-bill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next favourite remedy is a Place-bill.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading The next favourite remedy is a Place-bill.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next favourite remedy is a Place-bill.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/
not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
unwiselyadverbUS /ənˈwaɪzli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It were better, perhaps, that they should have a corrupt interest in the forms of the constitution, than they should have none at all.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The same principle guides in both: I mean the opinion which is entertained by many of the infallibility of laws and regulations, in the cure of public distempers.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Without being as unreasonably doubtful as many are unwisely confident, I will only say, that this also is a matter very well worthy of serious and mature reflection.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is not easy to foresee what the effect would be of disconnecting with Parliament, the greatest part of those who hold civil employments, and of such mighty and important bodies as the military and naval establishments.
