used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
(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 You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
BANKRUPTCYnounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BANKRUPTCY.
completely unclothed
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
cannot
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From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
cupboardsnounUS /ˈkʌbərdz/
plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
depicture
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From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BANKRUPTCY.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
someone who hunts game
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
interruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
the act of departing
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
the force of workers available
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BANKRUPTCY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BANKRUPTCY.
and nothing more
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
carry out
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE EVE OF BANKRUPTCY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading At this, the eleventh hour, when the dispute was dying out, Mr. Hunter knew that he would be unable to weather the short remains of the storm.
at the time that
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading These violent interruptions to the social routine, to the organised relations between masters and men, cannot take place without leaving their effects behind them: not only in the bare cupboards, the confusion, the bitter feelings while the contest is in actual progress, but in the results when the dispute is brought to an end, and things have resumed their natural order.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But there was another upon whom it was promising to work badly; and that was Mr. Hunter.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have seen some of its disastrous working upon the men: you cannot see it all, for it would take a whole volume to depicture it.
