used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Is There a Reason for Everything?
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
divisible by two
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Is There a Reason for Everything?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Is There a Reason for Everything?
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is There a Reason for Everything?
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
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 There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Is There a Reason for Everything?
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
and nothing more
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Other things he has never even bothered to inquire about, but simply takes them for granted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is There a Reason for Everything?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Concerning other things, he sees the effects without having any knowledge of the forces which are their cause.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world is so constructed that there must be a reason or cause for everything.
but in spite of that
From this reading There are so many forces in the world that man has not yet been able to locate the original cause of every one of them.
