used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
agenciesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
CivilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
coöperation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
disjoinedadjective
have the connection undone; having become separate
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
DISTRIBUTIONnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
LOGICALadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
the force of workers available
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
and nothing more
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
OUTCOMEnounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
provisioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
provisioningverbUS /prəˈvɪʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “provision” — supply with provisions
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
the act of searching for something
From this reading At first savage men roamed the plains and forests seeking food.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The advent of civilization, industrial and social coöperation, taught men the advantage of gathering themselves into cities.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading LINE DISTRIBUTION--THE LOGICAL OUTCOME Civilization growing up in a separate and disjoined fashion has resulted in a certain arrangement of the population upon the face of the earth.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first these cities were provisioned from the country by means of humans or animal beasts of burden, then water transportation caused the development of greater cities on rivers and harbors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the advent of the railroad, together with the transportation agencies already mentioned, the provisioning of cities became limited only by the ability of the country district to support its own population and that of the city.
