used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GRIF PROMISES TO BE HONEST.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
bellynounUS /ˈbeli/
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
equableadjectiveUS /ˈekwəbəl/
not varying
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
apart from; not including
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
GRIF
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From this reading GRIF PROMISES TO BE HONEST.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading GRIF PROMISES TO BE HONEST.
HungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
hungeringverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hunger” — feel the need to eat
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
a human being
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Hunger has many phases; but in every phase except its physical one it is comparative.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading GRIF PROMISES TO BE HONEST.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRIF PROMISES TO BE HONEST.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
weightsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus, a person may be eagerly desirous, hungry, for something which his neighbour has, but which his neighbour, possessing, does not value and thinks of no regard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And so the world goes on hungering, and one hungry class groans for that with which the belly of another hungry class is filled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
but in spite of that
From this reading What is wanted is a moral, equable dispensation; yet if by any possibility such could be arranged, false weights would be sure to be introduced, and things would be unequal as before.
