Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA.

(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 She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

involving competition or competitiveness

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

lacking a conscience

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

unvarying in nature

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

a new personification of a familiar idea

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

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From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

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 She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA.

a group of people who work together

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

-ing form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

precisely, exactly

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She discovered that this same system was the father of a conscienceless commercial spirit which had existed for many centuries as the basis of all social organization.

grow vigorously

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading That as such, it was a constant menace to all good society; the embodiment of a cruel selfishness of a savage type, which insisted that might makes right--that the strong should thrive by preying upon the weak.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading In this position it boldly denied the immortality of the soul, so far as the weaker workers were concerned.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading From a careful review of her historical studies, Fern Fenwick came to the conclusion that the competitive system was responsible for a majority of the evils which had so retarded the world's progress.