used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
how long something has existed
From this reading CRIME IN RELATION TO SEX AND AGE.
(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 As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CRIME IN RELATION TO SEX AND AGE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading CRIME IN RELATION TO SEX AND AGE.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CRIME IN RELATION TO SEX AND AGE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
malesnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
the force of workers available
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
offences
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From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading As sex is the most fundamental of all human distinctions we shall begin by considering the part it plays among criminal phenomena.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
continue talking
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading CRIME IN RELATION TO SEX AND AGE.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading CRIME IN RELATION TO SEX AND AGE.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
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 According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CRIME IN RELATION TO SEX AND AGE.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Among most European peoples between five and six males are tried for offences against the law to every one female.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the present chapter we shall proceed to discuss the effect exercised by two characteristics of a distinctly personal nature in the production of crime, namely, age and sex.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading According to the judicial statistics of all civilised peoples, women are less addicted to crime than men, and boys are more addicted to crime than girls.
