used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
ameliorationnounUS /əˌmiːljərˈeɪʃən/
the act of relieving ills and changing for the better
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
cannot
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From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Theirs is a very comfortable theory indeed!
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
EconomistsnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪsts/
plural of “economist” — an expert in the science of economics
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
highest in quality
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Theirs is a very comfortable theory indeed!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theirs is a very comfortable theory indeed!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
the force of workers available
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
make reference to
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
absolutely essential
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
TheirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Theirs is a very comfortable theory indeed!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
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 Theirs is a very comfortable theory indeed!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
a special situation
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
precisely as stated
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
which person or people
From this reading I should not expect from men who are jealous of the mention of any thing like enjoyment, any great anxiety about its solid comforts.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading _R._ But the Political Economists, in directing the attention to ‘the greatest happiness of the greatest numbers,’ wish to provide for the solid comforts and amelioration of human life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would starve the poor outright, reduce their wages to what is barely necessary to keep them alive, and if they cannot work, refuse them a morsel for charity.
an affirmative
From this reading _S._ Yes, in a very notable way, after their fashion.
