Chapter V · Chapter 5

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

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From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

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

From this reading POVERTY AND CRIME.

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

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

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

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

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

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

related in nature

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

deem to be

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

carefully weighed

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

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

From this reading POVERTY AND CRIME.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

nonpayment of a debt when due

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

a state without friends or money or prospects

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

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

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

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

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

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

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

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

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

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

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

given to inquiry

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

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

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading POVERTY AND CRIME.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

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

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

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

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

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

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

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

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

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

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

precisely as stated

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have examined one of them, let us now go on to the other.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As this examination will have to be conducted from several different points of view which, for the sake of clearness, it will be expedient to consider one by one, I shall begin by inquiring what light international statistics are capable of throwing on the relations between poverty and crime.

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

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.

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

From this reading If actual destitution does not count for very much in producing criminals, it may be that poverty makes up the difference, and that the great bulk of delinquency, if not the whole of it, arises from the combined operation of these two economic factors.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Having analysed the part played by destitution in the production of crime, the cognate question of the extent to which poverty is responsible for it will now be considered.