used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
aggregatenounUS /ˈæɡrəɡət/
the whole amount
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any organization without consistent, sustained purpose is a waste of social energy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
BaseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
the two together, not just one
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading Any organization without consistent, sustained purpose is a waste of social energy.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
craftsnounUS /kræfts/
plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
enervatingadjective
causing debilitation
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
divisible by two
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
fraternitiesnounUS /frəˈtɜːrnətiz/
plural of “fraternity” — a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
furorenoun
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
gangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any organization without consistent, sustained purpose is a waste of social energy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
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 But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
and nothing more
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Any organization without consistent, sustained purpose is a waste of social energy.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
an educational institution
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Any kind of manual occupation may be a craft; if it involves a measure of art and science it may become more than a craft.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Any organization without consistent, sustained purpose is a waste of social energy.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Any organization without consistent, sustained purpose is a waste of social energy.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading If, on the other hand, the aggregate energy can be collected into profitable channels, these same gangs or societies are a real source of education and training.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But with children the craft stage, which is characteristic, includes many occupations which may not even be true crafts as the term is ordinarily used.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Any organization without consistent, sustained purpose is a waste of social energy.
at the time that
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading [B] Both boys and girls have clubs, societies and organizations, which are useless, enervating or merely harmless when they exist without purpose.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Baseball is worth while, but the merits of high school fraternities are doubtful.
a late time of life
From this reading [C] It will be evident that the term _crafts_ as here used is a more comprehensive term than when employed in connection with the arts and crafts furore of the past few years.
