Chapter XVII

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From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

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

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having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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a native or inhabitant of the United States

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

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

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any thing at all

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based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

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

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a physicist who studies astronomy

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tried unsuccessfully

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

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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Bound written or printed works.

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an administrative unit of government

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

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showing who or what does the action

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a periodic count of the population

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

a period of 100 years

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

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a line leading to a place or point

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

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the system of production and distribution and consumption

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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

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not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

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

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(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading For the foundations of an economic understanding one needs only to read “Principles of Political Economy,” by Simon Newcomb, the American astronomer, who in a mood of intellectual irritation inclined his mind to this mundane matter and produced the finest book of its kind in the world.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

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plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

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

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

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prefer or wish to do something

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plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

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a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For the foundations of an economic understanding one needs only to read “Principles of Political Economy,” by Simon Newcomb, the American astronomer, who in a mood of intellectual irritation inclined his mind to this mundane matter and produced the finest book of its kind in the world.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

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a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

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found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading For the foundations of an economic understanding one needs only to read “Principles of Political Economy,” by Simon Newcomb, the American astronomer, who in a mood of intellectual irritation inclined his mind to this mundane matter and produced the finest book of its kind in the world.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

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United States astronomer (1835-1909)

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the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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and nothing more

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have ownership or possession of

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plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading For the foundations of an economic understanding one needs only to read “Principles of Political Economy,” by Simon Newcomb, the American astronomer, who in a mood of intellectual irritation inclined his mind to this mundane matter and produced the finest book of its kind in the world.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading For the foundations of an economic understanding one needs only to read “Principles of Political Economy,” by Simon Newcomb, the American astronomer, who in a mood of intellectual irritation inclined his mind to this mundane matter and produced the finest book of its kind in the world.

interpret something that is written or printed

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a person who enjoys reading

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a remark that calls attention to something or someone

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having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading J. T. S.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

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the place where something begins, where it springs into being

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the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

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having great beauty and splendor

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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

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make a proposal, declare a plan for something

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a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

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carry out

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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in or at that place or location

From this reading For the rough physiognomy of American economic phenomena there is “A Century of Population Growth,” Bureau of the Census, 1909, a splendid document prepared under the direction of S. N. D. North.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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a public road from one place to another

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

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from one end or side of something to the other

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

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below or beneath something; less than

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the cognitive condition of someone who understands

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how something is done or how it happens

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in or at the place that

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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which person or people

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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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inside; before a period of time has passed

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everything that exists anywhere

From this reading For the foundations of an economic understanding one needs only to read “Principles of Political Economy,” by Simon Newcomb, the American astronomer, who in a mood of intellectual irritation inclined his mind to this mundane matter and produced the finest book of its kind in the world.