absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
ActingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
autocracynounUS /ɔːˈtɑːkrəsi/
a political system governed by a single individual
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He found the better class of workmen dissatisfied and unhappy.
Boyd
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From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
Cameron's
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From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He found the better class of workmen dissatisfied and unhappy.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
Dan
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From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
Dan's
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From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading He found the better class of workmen dissatisfied and unhappy.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
FinallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found the better class of workmen dissatisfied and unhappy.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
RadicalsnounUS /ˈrædəkəlz/
plural of “radical” — (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He found the better class of workmen dissatisfied and unhappy.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading He learned various things, that the strike vote had been padded, for instance, and that the Radicals had taken advantage of the absence of some of the conservative leaders to secure such support as they had received.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Finally Dan's persistent attendance and meek acquiescence, added to his war record, brought him reward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
Willy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Acting on Willy Cameron's suggestion, Dan Boyd retained his membership in the union and frequented the meetings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some of them, men who loved their tools, had resented the order to put them down where they were and walk out, and this resentment, childish as it seemed, was an expression of their general dissatisfaction with the autocracy they had themselves built up.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading He found the better class of workmen dissatisfied and unhappy.
