used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
matters of personal concern
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
(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 All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading And this flow is guaranteed them for life, and to their descendants to the end of time.
dividendsnounUS /ˈdɪvədendz/
plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And this flow is guaranteed them for life, and to their descendants to the end of time.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And this flow is guaranteed them for life, and to their descendants to the end of time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
guaranteedverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiːd/
past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading And this flow is guaranteed them for life, and to their descendants to the end of time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
inviolableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪələbəl/
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this flow is guaranteed them for life, and to their descendants to the end of time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
JUDD
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From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
precisely, exactly
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
sacrednessnounUS /ˈseɪkrɪdnɪs/
the quality of being sacred
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
teachingsnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And this flow is guaranteed them for life, and to their descendants to the end of time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this flow is guaranteed them for life, and to their descendants to the end of time.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And this flow is guaranteed them for life, and to their descendants to the end of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is easy to understand that the favored ones of privilege believe in the sacredness of such rights.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All our political teachings, all our economic calculations, are based upon the idea that this state of affairs is permanent; the right of property to draw interest, dividends and profits is inviolable.
being of use or service
From this reading Hundreds of thousands of people do not have to do useful labor in our society; they draw off the profits of other people’s labor, and the good things of life flow to them in a stream so great as sometimes to overwhelm them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We know by now what the word “privilege” means.
