used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
almsnounUS /ɑːlmz/
money or goods contributed to the poor
From this reading Now I will tell you of his alms and great charity to the poor of his city of Cambaluc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now I will tell you of his alms and great charity to the poor of his city of Cambaluc.
annuallyadverbUS /ˈænjuːəli/
without missing a year
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
Cambaluc
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From this reading Now I will tell you of his alms and great charity to the poor of his city of Cambaluc.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading OF THE CHARITY OF THE EMPEROR TO THE POOR.
cheapnessnounUS /ˈtʃiːpnəs/
a price below the standard price
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Now I will tell you of his alms and great charity to the poor of his city of Cambaluc.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
dearthnounUS /dɜːrθ/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
being one more than seven
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading OF THE CHARITY OF THE EMPEROR TO THE POOR.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
a social unit living together
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
hapnounUS /hæp/
an accidental happening
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
how
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From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
indigencenoun
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
Kaan
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From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
necessaries
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From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I will tell you of his alms and great charity to the poor of his city of Cambaluc.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE CHARITY OF THE EMPEROR TO THE POOR.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading OF THE CHARITY OF THE EMPEROR TO THE POOR.
providesverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
express in words
From this reading Now I will tell you of his alms and great charity to the poor of his city of Cambaluc.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE CHARITY OF THE EMPEROR TO THE POOR.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE CHARITY OF THE EMPEROR TO THE POOR.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
precisely as stated
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You see he causes selection to be made of a number of families in the city which are in a state of indigence, and of such families some may consist of six in the house, some of eight, some of ten, more or fewer in each as it may hap, but the whole number being very great.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now I will tell you of his alms and great charity to the poor of his city of Cambaluc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading And each family he causes annually to be supplied with wheat and other corn sufficient for the whole year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have told you how the Great Kaan provides for the distribution of necessaries to his people in time of dearth, by making store in time of cheapness.
