Chapter IV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading If you look from the outside, you see economic processes; but if you look from the inside, you see the actions of men.

(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 Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

in addition

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

for the reason that

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If you look from the outside, you see economic processes; but if you look from the inside, you see the actions of men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

dearly loved

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

From this reading If you look from the outside, you see economic processes; but if you look from the inside, you see the actions of men.

an expert in the science of economics

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

(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 MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

come to pass

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

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From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you look from the outside, you see economic processes; but if you look from the inside, you see the actions of men.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

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 When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

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 When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

the force of workers available

From this reading If you look from the outside, you see economic processes; but if you look from the inside, you see the actions of men.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

possessing material wealth

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If you look from the outside, you see economic processes; but if you look from the inside, you see the actions of men.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: How does it happen that, in this our land of liberty and prosperity, the rich are growing richer and the poor poorer.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Wealth is produced by the actions of men--you know that, because you do it every day; and wealth is distributed by the actions of men--you also do that every day.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, Judd, it all depends upon how you look at it, from the inside or the outside.

at the time that

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

the words that are spoken

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When you talk about the matter with an economist, he uses many long words, and tells you about natural processes, controlled by inexorable laws.