0001
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From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
1,000
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From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
algebraicadjectiveUS /ˌældʒəˈbreɪɪk/
of or relating to algebra
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
incomesnounUS /ˈɪnkʌmz/
plural of “income” — the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
leviedverbUS /ˈlevid/
inflected form of “levy” — impose and collect
From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
not any; not one
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
and nothing more
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
like better; value more highly
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
reducingnounUS /rəˈduːsɪŋ/
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
taxationnounUS /tækˈseɪʃən/
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All incomes, no matter from what sources derived, were to be fixed according to an algebraic formula, and the formula was this:
at the time that
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The scheme was a scheme for automatically adjusting all incomes and reducing them to something like equilibrium--that is, the operation of the process set in motion would tend in that direction.
xnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When x=m, then of course there could be nothing to pay; which is only another way of saying that a man with £1,000 a year was free from all taxation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here x=the actual income earned by the citizen; m=1,000 pounds sterling, or an equivalent in francs or dollars, if you prefer it.
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From this reading ·0001 (x - m)² = The income tax levied upon each citizen.
