used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
(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 He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
in addition
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
cannot
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From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
Clifton
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From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
Ernest
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From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
inconveniencedverbUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənst/
past form of “inconvenience” — to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
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 He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
a human being
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
move hurridly
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Any inferior person can pitch the coal into the furnace to keep up the steam, but it requires an Intelligence to know when to shut it off.
under normal conditions
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Ernest Clifton had a good deal to think about; but, as he was usually in this condition, he did not feel greatly inconvenienced.
(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 He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
at the time that
From this reading He was well aware of the fact that when one man insists on doing all the thinking for a large and important organisation, he cannot expect to have a vacant mind for many hours together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
which person or people
From this reading He was not only the man who controlled the driving power of the engine, he also had command of the brakes; and every one is aware of the fact that to know when to slacken speed and when to stop is a most important part of the duties of the man who is running any machine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had, however, so managed matters in connection with the great political machine of which he was secretary that he had become the sole Intelligence of the organisation.
