used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
CentralizationnounUS /ˌsentrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
the act of consolidating power under a central control
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The same condition obtains to-day in the police profession.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
decadenounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
at any time
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
immediately past
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
not any; not one
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The same condition obtains to-day in the police profession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
and nothing more
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The same condition obtains to-day in the police profession.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The same condition obtains to-day in the police profession.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same condition obtains to-day in the police profession.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
systematizationnoun
systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The development of crime detection in the last decade has followed closely along the line of industrial development.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The same condition obtains to-day in the police profession.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Just as no great commercial establishment can long survive without systematic management, so no great detective force can develop efficiency with chaos on the throne.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Centralization, through closer and ever more close systematization, has not only been the tendency, but the great phenomenon of the modern industrial world.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A detective force, like the New York Central Office, is managed much the same way as a big commercial enterprise.
