used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
how long something has existed
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
subject to appointment
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
for the reason that
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
for more time
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
not any; not one
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading This program is seldom varied.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
an educational institution
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
not often
From this reading This program is seldom varied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This program is seldom varied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One is tempted to believe at times that the savage has the better end of the bargain.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading This program is seldom varied.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The ways of the savage and the highly civilized man are vastly different.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Civilized man, from the time he enters school at six or seven, until he is able to work no longer because of old age, rises at a certain time each morning, goes at a stated hour to an appointed place, stays a specified number of hours for study or work, then returns to his home.
