used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FINANCIAL EXPEDIENT.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
in addition
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
centersnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
correctiveadjectiveUS /kərˈektɪv/
designed to promote discipline
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
EXPEDIENTadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading A FINANCIAL EXPEDIENT.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
FINANCIALadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading A FINANCIAL EXPEDIENT.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
cause to move by striking
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
ten 10s
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
institutingverbUS /ˈɪnstɪtuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
and nothing more
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
for each
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
quasi-official
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From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
quidnounUS /kwɪd/
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
quo
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From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
a quantity of money
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading As a _quid pro quo_, the bank was to lend to the Republic the sum of five hundred thousand dollars, at six per cent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
at the time that
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
Whittingham
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From this reading When our branch was established at Whittingham there had been an arrangement made between ourselves and the Government, by the terms of which we were to have the Government business, and to occupy, in fact, much that quasi-official position enjoyed by the Bank of England at home.
which person or people
From this reading This astute ruler had, it seemed, hit on the plan of instituting public works on a large scale as a corrective to popular discontent, hoping thereby not only to develop trade, but also to give employment to many persons who, if unoccupied, became centers of agitation.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The President was at the time floating a loan of one million dollars for the purpose of works at the harbor of Whittingham.
