used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
speak to
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
(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 If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
confined by bonds
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
charlatannounUS /ˈʃɑːrlətən/
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "If this man is sincere," the Oracle declared, "the country needs him.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "If this man is sincere," the Oracle declared, "the country needs him.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
divisible by two
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
at any time
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If this man is sincere," the Oracle declared, "the country needs him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If this man is sincere," the Oracle declared, "the country needs him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
ironworkers
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From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If this man is sincere," the Oracle declared, "the country needs him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "If this man is sincere," the Oracle declared, "the country needs him.
Maraton
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From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "If this man is sincere," the Oracle declared, "the country needs him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
OraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading "If this man is sincere," the Oracle declared, "the country needs him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
sociologynounUS /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/
the study and classification of human societies
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
not in physical motion
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading Eight days later, Maraton delivered his preliminary address to the ironworkers of Sheffield, and at six o'clock the next morning the strike had been unanimously proclaimed.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The columns of the daily newspapers, still hopelessly bound over to the interests of the capitalist, were full of solemn warnings against this new and disturbing force in English sociology.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he is a charlatan, then for heaven's sake, even at the expense of all the laws that were ever framed, away with him!
the words that are spoken
From this reading The _Daily Oracle_ alone paused to present a few words of appreciation of the splendid dramatic force wielded by this revolutionary.
