used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
anew
From this reading The only impossibility in the premise is for this some one else ever to get his own again.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This statement should pass for an axiom, since it needs no proof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
axiomnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading This statement should pass for an axiom, since it needs no proof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
take in solid food
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
else
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From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
at any time
From this reading The only impossibility in the premise is for this some one else ever to get his own again.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The only impossibility in the premise is for this some one else ever to get his own again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading The only impossibility in the premise is for this some one else ever to get his own again.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
set down according to a plan
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading This statement should pass for an axiom, since it needs no proof.
not any; not one
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
and nothing more
From this reading The only impossibility in the premise is for this some one else ever to get his own again.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
go across or through
From this reading This statement should pass for an axiom, since it needs no proof.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
premisenounUS /ˈpremɪs/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading The only impossibility in the premise is for this some one else ever to get his own again.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading This statement should pass for an axiom, since it needs no proof.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This statement should pass for an axiom, since it needs no proof.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This statement should pass for an axiom, since it needs no proof.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading This statement should pass for an axiom, since it needs no proof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
to-day
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From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is," he explains, "it is as impossible to anticipate the products of one's labor, and live them up before they are earned as it is to eat to-day the egg that is to be laid to-morrow."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
the act of using
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not dispute the egg part of this proposition, but I must protest that if it is impossible for a man to anticipate the products of his own labor, and to live them up in advance, it is quite possible for him to anticipate the products of what some one else has already earned, and to live them up most effectually.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The wise Mr. George has remarked that "by no possibility can one really use up his living in advance."
