used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading There was no alternative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
for the reason that
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
cheaplyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːpli/
in a stingy manner
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
industriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
INDUSTRYnounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no alternative.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
others
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From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The steam driven machines produced goods so cheaply that the hand power, or home machine could not earn its owner a livelihood.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no alternative.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
the act of using
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INDUSTRY RETURNS TO THE HOME An influential factor in the development of manufacturing was the invention of steam power.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The industries that use machines were forced out of the homes and into the factories.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Thus the factory system developed, partly because of the mechanical necessity of concentration where the power from one engine could by the use of shafts and belts be made to run a great number of machines, and partly because of the natural tendency of the man with the most money to acquire possession of the factory and have others work for him.
