Chapter VI · Labor

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

having a strong healthy body

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

(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 All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

have

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

of short duration or distance

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

rid of obstructions

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading We teach that labor is necessary and honorable; that idleness is robbery and a disgrace.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading We teach that labor is necessary and honorable; that idleness is robbery and a disgrace.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

having no employment

From this reading We teach that labor is necessary and honorable; that idleness is robbery and a disgrace.

person who does no work

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

the force of workers available

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

absolutely essential

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

not any; not one

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading We teach that labor is necessary and honorable; that idleness is robbery and a disgrace.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

third-person singular of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading We teach that labor is necessary and honorable; that idleness is robbery and a disgrace.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

not producing or capable of producing

From this reading Our public opinion shuns an idler or unproductive laborer as much as you shun a burglar.

precisely as stated

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “In the first place you want to bear in mind that our day’s labor, as I have told you before, is very short, in an average less than two hours a day; but there is no place in our society for an idler.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We teach that labor is necessary and honorable; that idleness is robbery and a disgrace.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading All sound, able-bodied persons, men, women and children, are expected to work at some suitable productive labor.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Before I can give you a clear description of the interior of the ‘big-house,’ and the work that is done in it by the inmates, it will be necessary to give you a brief explanation of our system and idea of labor,” continued Mr. Midith.