adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a question of might.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
Cunniff
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From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
Malthusnoun
an English economist who argued that increases in population would outgrow increases in the means of subsistence (1766-1834)
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
Malthusianismnoun
Malthus' theory that population increase would outpace increases in the means of subsistence
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is a question of might.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
socialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading The question to be solved is not one of Malthusianism, "projected efficiency," nor ethics.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, the capitalist class is beginning to grow conscious of itself and of the struggle which is being waged.
WhicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is already forming offensive and defensive leagues, while some of the most prominent figures in the nation are preparing to lead it in the attack upon socialism.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Whichever class is to win, will win by virtue of superior strength; for the workers are beginning to say, as they said to Mr. Cunniff, "Malthus be damned."
