Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

(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 It will be impossible to discuss them all.

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

From this reading DESTITUTION AND CRIME.

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

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

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

From this reading It will be impossible to discuss them all.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

under normal conditions

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading DESTITUTION AND CRIME.

nonpayment of a debt when due

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

a state without friends or money or prospects

From this reading DESTITUTION AND CRIME.

without deviation

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

one or the other of two

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

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

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

of great significance or value

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It will be impossible to discuss them all.

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

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

not in a forthright manner

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

a search for knowledge

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

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

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be impossible to discuss them all.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

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From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

a human being

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

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

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

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

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

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

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It will be impossible to discuss them all.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

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

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

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

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

characterized by variety

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is very commonly believed that destitution is a powerful factor in the production of crime; we shall therefore start upon this inquiry by considering the extent to which destitution is responsible for offences against person and property.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.

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

From this reading Under this heading I shall discuss some of the more important social factors which either directly or indirectly tend to produce crime.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be impossible to discuss them all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The action of society upon the individual is so complex, its effects are so varied, in many instances so impalpable, that we must content ourselves with a survey of those social phenomena which are most generally credited with leading up to acts of delinquency.