2nd
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From this reading 2nd.
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 is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
ActverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
cannot
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From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
exactnessnoun
the quality of being exact
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
subject-matter
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From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So far as to the first opinion, that the doctrine is right and needs no alteration.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I admit, it is true, that there are cases of a nature so delicate and complicated, that an Act of Parliament on the subject may become a matter of great difficulty.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It sometimes cannot define with exactness, because the subject-matter will not bear an exact definition.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The next is, that it is wrong, but that we are not in a condition to help it.
