used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had to treat with folk who, in the main, were illogical and who believed in spirits.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
DROWSYadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading THE DROWSY ONE.
economicsnounUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪks/
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
farthermostadjective
(comparatives of “far”) most remote in space or time or order
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading He had to treat with folk who, in the main, were illogical and who believed in spirits.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to treat with folk who, in the main, were illogical and who believed in spirits.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
illogicaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
lacking in correct logical relation
From this reading He had to treat with folk who, in the main, were illogical and who believed in spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
most important element
From this reading He had to treat with folk who, in the main, were illogical and who believed in spirits.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
something you have to do
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DROWSY ONE.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He had to treat with folk who, in the main, were illogical and who believed in spirits.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
tabooed
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From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DROWSY ONE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had to treat with folk who, in the main, were illogical and who believed in spirits.
interact in a certain way
From this reading He had to treat with folk who, in the main, were illogical and who believed in spirits.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
valuelessadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːləs/
of no value
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
at the time that
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
which person or people
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading There is one type of man that can rule native provinces wisely, and that type is best represented by Sanders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There were occasions when Sanders came up against the outer world, when he learnt, with something like bewilderment, that beyond the farthermost forests, beyond the lazy, swelling, blue sea, there were men and women who lived in houses and carefully tabooed such subjects as violent death and such horrid happenings as were daily features of his life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you deal in the abstract with government of races so influenced, a knowledge of constitutional law and economics is fairly valueless.
