Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

later than; following

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

(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 They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

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

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

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

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

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 So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Their shares were placed in the different industries.

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From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

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

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

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

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading These people lived where they liked.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading These people lived where they liked.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading These people lived where they liked.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Their shares were placed in the different industries.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

in a regular manner

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

cut with a saw

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Their shares were placed in the different industries.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

possessive form of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

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

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As they already owned their homes it secured them a regular income.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These people lived where they liked.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.

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

From this reading They did not like to live in the apartment houses or hotels, nor did they care to have their children in the boarding schools, but did like the system of revenue that came so regularly from the factories, stock farms, cotton plantations, etc., and the short hours that all the members had to give to the society’s industries.

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

From this reading Their shares were placed in the different industries.

in or at the place that

From this reading These people lived where they liked.

a late time of life

From this reading So many changes had been brought about since the society started that a large number had leased land for a long term of years, building their own houses or cottages near the colony after they saw the advantages of the society.