used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
(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 Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
beatitudes
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From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
DisordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
driving-wheels
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From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
being one more than seven
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
Gilead
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From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
illegalising
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From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
not any; not one
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
on one occasion
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
and nothing more
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
the local environment
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
like better; value more highly
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
any competition
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
sluggishlyadverbUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/
in a sluggish manner
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
socialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Disorder was the order of the human race, and that being so, no monotonous perfection, once attained, would long be suffered in peace.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
Theoreticadjective
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
utilitarians
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From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theoretic equality was no doubt a beautiful vision, only, as long as man should go lacking the eight beatitudes, he did not believe it a practical one.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On the contrary, he perceived in individual wealth the driving-wheels to an immense multitude of lesser parts, which, without that stimulus, would move sluggishly or not at all.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was the way of the world, which builds on change and destruction, and will always of choice prefer the excitement of a picturesque and dangerous situation to the security of a tame one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gilead, the most disinterested of utilitarians, had no sympathy with that order of State socialism which would deprive all personal effort of its motive and initiative by illegalising private Capital.
