Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

in addition

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

the combination of two or more commercial companies

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

achieved or reached

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “business” — a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

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From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

Soviet communism

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

the act of conquering

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

deem to be

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

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From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

divisible by two

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

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From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “forerunner” — a person who goes before or announces the coming of another

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

cause fear in

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

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 And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

an occurrence of something

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading INTRODUCTION.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

immediately past

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

absolutely essential

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

not any; not one

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

especially; in particular

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

relating to time long past

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

any competition

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

make reference to

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “seer” — a person with unusual powers of foresight

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

a political theory advocating state ownership of industry

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

a political advocate of socialism

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

plural of “socialist” — a political advocate of socialism

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

carry out

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

express in words

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

having intellectual depth

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

in the direction of

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Still many of them may have heard that in the opinion of various _fin-de-siècle_ seers and prophets the future of the human race lies in collectivism, a prediction which I do not intend to discuss, but respecting which I may remark that during the last half century in this country there has certainly been a tendency in the direction indicated, even amongst classes which profess to hold every form of socialism in horror.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

at the time that

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

which person or people

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This tendency towards collectivism has manifested itself notably in certain trades and industries by the introduction of various forms of co-operation, by the amalgamation, too, of rival businesses, and even by the formation of quasi-monopolies which, evil and unjust as they may appear to some, nevertheless rejoice the heart of many Socialists who consider that the fewer the individual interests to be overthrown, the easier will be their task of conquest when the time shall come for olden society to give up the ghost.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And, further, a tendency towards collectivism is also to be traced in the establishment of those great "universal providing" concerns which we know by the name of "stores", and which many a Socialist will tell you are but the forerunners of the colossal "magazines of distribution" which will become necessary when collectivism shall have attained its ends.

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From this reading I certainly have no desire to frighten the female readers to whom this free rendering of one of M. Zola's best books so largely appeals,--it is indeed a book with a good sound moral, fit for every thoughtful woman to peruse--but, in endeavouring to point out its scope and purport, I must, in the first instance, refer to some matters in which women, as nowadays educated, take as a rule but the scantiest of interest.