used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
accountantsnounUS /əˈkaʊntənts/
plural of “accountant” — someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
(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 All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
Angela
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From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
brewersnounUS /ˈbruːərz/
plural of “brewer” — someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
CARESnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE CARES OF WEALTH.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
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 It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
feudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
with resolute determination
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
ten 10s
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
the force of workers available
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CARES OF WEALTH.
one's
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From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
by chance
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
proprietorshipnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərʃɪp/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
salariesnounUS /ˈsæləriz/
plural of “salary” — something that remunerates
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARES OF WEALTH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All these men, this army of seven hundred brewers, drivers, clerks, accountants, and the rest, seemed to belong to her.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Not only did she pay them the wages and salaries which gave them their daily bread, but they lived in her own houses among the streets which lie to the right and to the left of the Mile End Road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading THE CARES OF WEALTH.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was this feeling of responsibility which had entered into the mind of Angela, and was now firmly fixed there.
which person or people
From this reading It is, perhaps, a survival of feudal customs that in English minds a kind of proprietorship is assumed over one's dependents, those who labor for a man and are paid by him.
