used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
(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 Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
etc
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From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
how
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From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
absolutely essential
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
and nothing more
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
securesverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
having a supporting base
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
not in physical motion
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The society receives the profit over and above the expenses incurred for buildings, improvements, street pavements, etc., or any necessary expenses that are required for the convenience of the colony.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Out of all the profits so obtained, there is still a balance that is used to increase the standing wealth of the society.
at the time that
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
which person or people
From this reading Then I told them to look around and see the buildings in the cities and to realize if they could how few are owned by those who built them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The society not only secures to every member a profit on his earnings, but the net earnings of the society as a whole.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When a man plants fruit trees and is paid for his labor his individual claim is satisfied, but the society owns the fruit each year, and the same applies to their labor in the building.
