presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
(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 You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
in addition
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For two reasons, you need the “brief” at this stage of your analysis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
of short duration or distance
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
apart from; not including
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
and nothing more
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading For two reasons, you need the “brief” at this stage of your analysis.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
omitsverbUS /oʊˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For two reasons, you need the “brief” at this stage of your analysis.
determined
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading For two reasons, you need the “brief” at this stage of your analysis.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
express a supposition
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two reasons, you need the “brief” at this stage of your analysis.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will see, also, that before you begin your actual analysis, you and your opponents must agree on what you mean by “factories”—just what kind of manufacturing establishments you have in mind.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading You see the question omits all discussion of child labor on the farm, for instance, or in the street trades, or in any occupation except those within doors under factory conditions.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Otherwise you would be compelled to define them more carefully in the question itself as you stated it.
a late time of life
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BRIEF Suppose you have decided to debate one phase of the child labor problem, and your question reads something like this: “Resolved: that no children below the age of sixteen years should be allowed to work in factories.”
