used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
(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 A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
altruisticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːltruːˈɪstɪk/
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
any strong feeling
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
a social unit living together
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
the quality of being humane
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
LARGELYadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
immediately past
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
the force of workers available
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
motived
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From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
narrowsnounUS /ˈneroʊz/
plural of “narrow” — a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
primaladjectiveUS /ˈpraɪməl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading While from hunger have developed war and trade and property and wealth.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often it happens in the growth of life that men have small choice in matters of living that are motived by hunger or its descendant concerns; for necessity narrows the choice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading While from hunger have developed war and trade and property and wealth.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The emotion called love and its twin desire hunger, are the two primal passions of life.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading From love have developed somewhat the great altruistic institutions of humanity--the family, the tribe, the State, the nation, and the varied social activities--religion, patriotism, philanthropy, brotherhood.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading While from hunger have developed war and trade and property and wealth.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading While from hunger have developed war and trade and property and wealth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While from hunger have developed war and trade and property and wealth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CHAPTER WHICH IS CONCERNED LARGELY WITH THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF "THE FULL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY" This story, first of all, and last of all, is a love story.
