used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
co-operative
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From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
without deviation
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
economicsnounUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪks/
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
EightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading The more he read, the more feasible the plan seemed.
set up or found
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
Kenneth
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From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more he read, the more feasible the plan seemed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
not any; not one
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
for each
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The more he read, the more feasible the plan seemed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The more he read, the more feasible the plan seemed.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
rummagedverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒd/
past form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
text-books
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From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading EARLY the next morning Kenneth rose and rummaged through his books until he found his old and battered text-books on economics.
being of use or service
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Into these he dipped during the intervals between patients, making notes of ideas which seemed useful in the organization of the co-operative society.
a Caucasian
From this reading Eighty per cent of the farmers of the South, white and coloured, he estimated, suffered directly or indirectly from the present economic system.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Properly guided and carefully managed, there was no reason, so far as he could see, why the society should not be a success.
