1904
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From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Man commonly begs the question again taking for granted that he captures the forces.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
assigningnounUS /əˈsaɪnɪŋ/
the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Man commonly begs the question again taking for granted that he captures the forces.
bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
capturesnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading Man commonly begs the question again taking for granted that he captures the forces.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Man commonly begs the question again taking for granted that he captures the forces.
definesverbUS /dɪˈfaɪnz/
third-person singular of “define” — determine the essential quality of
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
DYNAMICadjectiveUS /daɪˈnæmɪk/
characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Man commonly begs the question again taking for granted that he captures the forces.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
ForcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
FurtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Man commonly begs the question again taking for granted that he captures the forces.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Man commonly begs the question again taking for granted that he captures the forces.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
HISTORYnounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
ProgressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading A dynamic theory, assigning attractive force to opposing bodies in proportion to the law of mass, takes for granted that the forces of nature capture man.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Man commonly begs the question again taking for granted that he captures the forces.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
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 A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
THEORYnounUS /ˈθɪri/
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 A DYNAMIC THEORY OF HISTORY (1904) A DYNAMIC theory, like most theories, begins by begging the question: it defines Progress as the development and economy of Forces.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Man is a force; so is the sun; so is a mathematical point, though without dimensions or known existence.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Further, it defines force as anything that does, or helps to do work.
