used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
americansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
booksellersnounUS /ˈbʊkselərz/
plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
confined by bonds
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
cannot
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From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
congressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
Copy-right
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From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
COPYRIGHTnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
HumenounUS /hjuːm/
Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
INTERNATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
express in words
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
senatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
senatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
express in words
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, a nation like this, bound to protect the smallest invention of any mechanic (and I feel happy to say that the most insignificant mechanic is protected) that honorable senate has done nothing for the protection of an american Milton, or an american Hume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A subject of such an importance as the International Copy-right, the truly, and best pride of nations, had been neglected, in order to give place to long speeches on dollars and cents, and on the presidential election.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had rich booksellers prevented the senators from doing their duty; be it ignorance, or neglect, it is what I cannot tell.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Learned americans, and the british writers applied in vain to congress for a lawful protection of their honest labor.
