used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
(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 same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
in addition
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
Arletta
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From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
gluttonsnounUS /ˈɡlʌtənz/
plural of “glutton” — a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
come into possession of
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
over-loaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
arrange in a container
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
participantsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/
plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
piggishadjective
resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
ravenousadjectiveUS /ˈrævənəs/
extremely hungry
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
remediesnounUS /ˈremədiz/
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
get by special effort
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
confined on all sides
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Your people spend their time and strength in looking for remedies instead of stopping the source from which all evils flow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
upsidenounUS /ˈʌpˈsaɪd/
the highest or uppermost side of anything
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The best forces of the participants, which should be utilized for other purposes are also lost in the ravenous struggle, for it requires more power to retain than obtain these things.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And in this piggish scramble the strong obtain more and the weak less than is needed while enough is wasted to amply supply the whole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "At the present time," proceeded Arletta, "the earth resembles a huge table over-loaded with good things and surrounded by a pack of gluttons each striving to secure the largest portion.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The same avaricious principal--individual accumulation--is the foundation of every government in the world today, and consequently all of your social systems are being run upside down.
