used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Ministerial machine is a lumbering instrument.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
terminate
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Hear, hear!"
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
inconsequentadjective
lacking worth or importance
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading "The Ministerial machine is a lumbering instrument.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Ministerial machine is a lumbering instrument.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading "The Ministerial machine is a lumbering instrument.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "The Ministerial machine is a lumbering instrument.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
MinisterialadjectiveUS /ˌmɪnɪˈstiːriəl/
of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
From this reading "The Ministerial machine is a lumbering instrument.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Ministerial machine is a lumbering instrument.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It takes the breath of gods to inspire it, to get it to move along the right way, and then is apt to break down suddenly and finally, in an amazingly human manner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
at the time that
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
which person or people
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The State is a sleepy inconsequent monster, which when it acts is apt to do so like a thunderstorm, with violence and but casual good results.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is individuals--you, I, the man in the street--who can do things, if we will: and now we must do them.
