used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
(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 The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
Anarchismnoun
a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to methods.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
climenoun
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
emanating from God
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
iron-clad
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From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading As to methods.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a living force in the affairs of our life, constantly creating new conditions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
express a supposition
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
temperamentaladjectiveUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəl/
relating to or caused by temperament
From this reading Methods must grow out of the economic needs of each place and clime, and of the intellectual and temperamental requirements of the individual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Anarchism is not, as some may suppose, a theory of the future to be realized through divine inspiration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to methods.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The methods of Anarchism therefore do not comprise an iron-clad program to be carried out under all circumstances.