used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
accedeverbUS /ækˈsiːd/
yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
AGITATIONnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading AGITATION.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
for the reason that
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
Daffodil's
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From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
diminutionnounUS /ˌdɪməˈnuːʃən/
change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
HuntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
non-contents
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From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The men said they struck for a diminution in the hours of labour; the masters told them they struck for an increase of wages.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seeing that the non-contents wanted the hours reduced and _not_ the pay, it appears to me that you may call it which you like.
which person or people
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Messrs. Hunters' men--with whom we have to do, for it was they who chiefly filled Daffodil's Delight--though continuing their work as usual, were in a most unsettled state; as was the case in the trade generally.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The men of an influential metropolitan building firm had struck, because their employers declined to accede to certain demands, and Daffodil's Delight was, as you have seen, in a high state of excitement, particularly the female part of it.
