used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
(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 "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
for the reason that
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
economicsnounUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪks/
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
fablesnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
mass-mind
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From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
not any; not one
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
priori
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
socialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
express a supposition
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
ThoreaunounUS /θərˈoʊ/
United States writer and social critic (1817-1862)
From this reading "All fables, indeed, have their morals; but the innocent enjoy the story," says Thoreau.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HUMAN NATURE There is always a certain disadvantage in approaching human nature through a theory or in the light of an ideal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
unitesverbUS /juːˈnaɪts/
third-person singular of “unite” — act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading Most readers of the novels of Wells, I suppose, have no notion that a theory of life runs through them and unites them.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading If I am doing that, it is my own fault and by no means the fault of Wells.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
à
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From this reading He has himself abandoned socialism, in the ordinary sense of the term, because it has too much of the _à priori_ about it; he has abandoned economics because it deals with man as a mass-mind; he has come to rest in human nature itself and he has made his theories subject to human nature.
