adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
DIEverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
disseminationnounUS /dɪˌseməˈneɪʃən/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
GalsworthynounUS /ˈɡælzwɜːrði/
English novelist (1867-1933)
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
Hauptmann's
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From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
revolutionistnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪst/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
semi-starvation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
Shaw'snounUS /ʃɔːz/
possessive form of “shaw” — United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
SocialisticadjectiveUS /ˌsoʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/
advocating or following the socialist principles
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
STRIFEnounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And therefore it is only through the drama that Mr. Shaw is a revolutionary factor in the dissemination of radical ideas.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In no other way but in the drama could he deliver such forcible, historic truths.
WEBERnounUS /ˈwebər/
a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells
From this reading After Hauptmann's DIE WEBER, STRIFE, by Galsworthy, is the most important labor drama.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder people cared little to read Mr. Shaw's Socialistic tracts.
workingmannoun
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The theme of STRIFE is a strike with two dominant factors: Anthony, the president of the company, rigid, uncompromising, unwilling to make the slightest concession, although the men held out for months and are in a condition of semi-starvation; and David Roberts, an uncompromising revolutionist, whose devotion to the workingman and the cause of freedom is at white heat.
