used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
COWnounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
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 Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
economistsnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪsts/
plural of “economist” — an expert in the science of economics
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
one or the other of two
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
for a limitless time
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Only a correspondence school could give a man such sublime self-confidence.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
graduatesnounUS /ˈɡrædʒəwəts/
plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
KROPOTKIN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Only a correspondence school could give a man such sublime self-confidence.
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 Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
and nothing more
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
propoundverbUS /prəˈpaʊnd/
put forward, as of an idea
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
an educational institution
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Only a correspondence school could give a man such sublime self-confidence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Only a correspondence school could give a man such sublime self-confidence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Only a correspondence school could give a man such sublime self-confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
thinkersnounUS /ˈθɪŋkərz/
plural of “thinker” — an important intellectual
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
which person or people
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
belonging to which person
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anyway, I have been coming into contact with thinkers, the perfection of whose theories can only be accounted for on the hypothesis that they are graduates of a correspondence school.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading PRINCE KROPOTKIN'S COW Some of my experiences led me to wonder if there is a correspondence course for economists and statesmen.
world-shaping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They have world-shaping plans that could only be excused on the plea that those who propound them either know God's plan or have a better one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still, the reading of many books on economics, and class papers, would have much the same effect as a correspondence course, and that probably accounts for the finished thinkers that are forever putting one down in arguments.
