used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
factory-hands
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From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
the act of departing
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
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 They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
mass-meetings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
the force of workers available
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
the middle of the day
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
and nothing more
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
processionsnounUS /proʊˈseʃənz/
plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
ralliesnounUS /ˈræliz/
plural of “rally” — a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
cut with a saw
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
school-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
torchlightnoun
light from a torch or torches
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Political Trick The campaign was a furious one after that.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
in or at the place that
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading It was a hard fight, but a good one, and the cause of womanhood as well as of good government was advanced by it.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
women's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They spoke at mass-meetings and rallies, and if they did not appear in torchlight processions, they saw that many banners were carried in them, bearing the women's motto and legend.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The women, instead of leaving the management of things to men, were stirred to wonderful activity.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
working-people
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They worked, not only among the men of their own acquaintance, but among the working-people; they held meetings in factories at noon, or in school-rooms or cheap halls at night in the districts where the factory-hands lived.
