used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
have
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
the act of breaking something
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
cornfieldnounUS /ˈkɔːrnfiːld/
a field planted with corn
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.
Dudley
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From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
the act of consuming food
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
INTERCOMMUNICATIONnoun
mutual communication; communication with each other
From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
engage in
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
MEDIUMnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
carry out
From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.
express in words
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
time-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
time-record
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.