used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
alehouses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Experience is altogether divided.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is an undeniable principle of human nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every man in London would be a thief, but for the thief-takers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every man in London would be a thief, but for the thief-takers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Experience is altogether divided.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience is altogether divided.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every man in London would be a thief, but for the thief-takers.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This is an undeniable principle of human nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every man in London would be a thief, but for the thief-takers.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Every man in London would be a thief, but for the thief-takers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This is an undeniable principle of human nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
pawnbrokers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading This is an undeniable principle of human nature.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
carry out
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Every man in London would be a thief, but for the thief-takers.
thief-takers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every man in London would be a thief, but for the thief-takers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is an undeniable principle of human nature.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading This is an undeniable principle of human nature.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Some of my predecessors have wasted their time in inquiring about particular pawnbrokers, and particular alehouses.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Mill proceeds like a director of police, who, without asking a single question about the state of his district, should give his orders thus:--“My maxim is, that every man will take what he can.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every man in London would be a thief, but for the thief-takers.
