used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here, of course, I generalize a bit heavily.
(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 All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Here, of course, I generalize a bit heavily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Here, of course, I generalize a bit heavily.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
divisible by two
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
at any time
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
generalizeverbUS /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/
draw from specific cases for more general cases
From this reading Here, of course, I generalize a bit heavily.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Here, of course, I generalize a bit heavily.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, of course, I generalize a bit heavily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here, of course, I generalize a bit heavily.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
imbecilitynoun
retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
engage in
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
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 Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
the force of workers available
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
not any; not one
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here, of course, I generalize a bit heavily.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
reactverbUS /riˈækt/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
sharpers
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From this reading All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
and nothing more
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In the midst of so much debate it is inevitable that even a man of critical mind should sometimes lean to one side or the other--that some salient imbecility should make him react toward its rough opposite.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading All such schemes come from idiots or from sharpers disguised as idiots to win the public confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Honest and intelligent men, though surely not many of them, occasionally come forward with suggestions.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But the fact still remains that not a single complete and comprehensive scheme has ever come from such a man, that no such man has ever said, in so many words, that he thought the problem could be solved, simply and effectively.
