aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
(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 At first you might see no difference at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first you might see no difference at all.
completely unclothed
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
terminate
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading What difference will that make in the industrial system?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first you might see no difference at all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
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From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
engage in
From this reading What difference will that make in the industrial system?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At first you might see no difference at all.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
not any; not one
From this reading At first you might see no difference at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
bring forth or yield
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At first you might see no difference at all.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The capitalist produces the goods we need, and in order to get them we pay him everything above the bare means of keeping us alive and enabling us to raise the next generation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What difference will that make in the industrial system?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If this system should break down, it is obvious that we must change to some form of social ownership of the means of production; instead of having the capitalist produce for us, we must do it for ourselves, and the motive power will be, not the desire of the capitalist for profit, but our own desire for the goods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: The essence of our industrial system is the private ownership of the means of production; with profit for the private owner as the motive power of industry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At first you might see no difference at all.
