used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE NUTRITION, AND PROCREATION OF A COMMONWEALTH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE NUTRITION, AND PROCREATION OF A COMMONWEALTH.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
commoditiesnounUS /kəˈmɑːdətiz/
plural of “commodity” — articles of commerce
From this reading [Sidenote: The nourishment of a commonwealth consisteth in the commodities of sea and land.]
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
COMMONWEALTHnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading OF THE NUTRITION, AND PROCREATION OF A COMMONWEALTH.
concoctedverbUS /kənˈkɑːktəd/
past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
concoctionnounUS /kənˈkɑːkʃən/
any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
conducing
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From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
conduitsnounUS /ˈkɑːnduːəts/
plural of “conduit” — a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
consisteth
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From this reading [Sidenote: The nourishment of a commonwealth consisteth in the commodities of sea and land.]
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
one or the other of two
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
in a free manner
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
giveth
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From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
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 As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: The nourishment of a commonwealth consisteth in the commodities of sea and land.]
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
set down according to a plan
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading [Sidenote: The nourishment of a commonwealth consisteth in the commodities of sea and land.]
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
mineralsnounUS /ˈmɪnərəlz/
plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
needeth
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From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
not any; not one
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading [Sidenote: The nourishment of a commonwealth consisteth in the commodities of sea and land.]
nutrimentnoun
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
NUTRITIONnounUS /nuːˈtrɪʃən/
(physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
From this reading OF THE NUTRITION, AND PROCREATION OF A COMMONWEALTH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE NUTRITION, AND PROCREATION OF A COMMONWEALTH.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
a full supply
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
PROCREATIONnounUS /ˈproʊkriˈeɪʃən/
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
From this reading OF THE NUTRITION, AND PROCREATION OF A COMMONWEALTH.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading [Sidenote: The nourishment of a commonwealth consisteth in the commodities of sea and land.]
selleth
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From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: The nourishment of a commonwealth consisteth in the commodities of sea and land.]
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE NUTRITION, AND PROCREATION OF A COMMONWEALTH.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
a special situation
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
the act of using
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
under normal conditions
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
vegetals
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From this reading For the matter of this nutriment, consisting in animals, vegetals, and minerals, God hath freely laid them before us, in or near to the face of the earth; so as there needeth no more but the labour, and industry of receiving them.
at the time that
From this reading The NUTRITION of a commonwealth consisteth, in the _plenty_, and _distribution_ of _materials_ conducing to life: in _concoction_, or _preparation_; and, when concocted, in the _conveyance_ of it, by convenient conduits, to the public use.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As for the plenty of matter, it is a thing limited by nature, to those commodities, which from the two breasts of our common mother, land and sea, God usually either freely giveth, or for labour selleth to mankind.
