used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
any person at all
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What is to be the outcome, Philip?" said Mr. Strawn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
divisible by two
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
usually; as a rule
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
improvidentadjective
not provident; not providing for the future
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is to be the outcome, Philip?" said Mr. Strawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
lesseningnounUS /ˈlesənɪŋ/
a change downward
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
the force of workers available
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
mendicants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
oftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading "What is to be the outcome, Philip?" said Mr. Strawn.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
PROPHETnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
any competition
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
possessing material wealth
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What is to be the outcome, Philip?" said Mr. Strawn.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
socialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
Strawn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What is to be the outcome, Philip?" said Mr. Strawn.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROPHET OF A NEW DAY Philip and Mr. Strawn oftentimes discussed the mental and moral upheaval that was now generally in evidence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is to be the outcome, Philip?" said Mr. Strawn.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The race would then go backward instead of lifting itself higher by the insistent desire to excel and to reap the rich reward that comes with success."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I know that things are not as they should be, but how can there be a more even distribution of wealth without lessening the efficiency of the strong, able and energetic men and without making mendicants of the indolent and improvident?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If we had pure socialism, we could never get the highest endeavor out of anyone, for it would seem not worth while to do more than the average.
