Chapter XVII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

(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 This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

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

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

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

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

terminate

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

plural of “collect” — a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

dearly loved

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

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

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

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From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

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

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

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

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

and nothing more

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

for each

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

third-person singular of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

precisely, exactly

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

take hold of; grab

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

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

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

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

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

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

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It has been built by the workers, and taken from them by fraud; if we purchase it, we merely continue exploitation under another form; the government replaces the owners as task-master, and collects the profits and pays them to the owners in the form of dividends.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

at the time that

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

which person or people

From this reading I have proposed to pay for it; but there are some who insist that the workers should seize the plant.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading MY DEAR JUDD: We have been discussing the problem of how the workers are to get possession of the industrial machinery of the country.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading At the present time not one per cent of our factories are run at full capacity all the year round; but when we get possession for the workers, we break the iron ring, and can run them all day and all night.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This statement sounds all right, but it overlooks the essential factor in our business situation--that “iron ring” I have been telling you about.