used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
adnounUS /æd/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
(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 But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
bigotrynounUS /ˈbɪɡətri/
the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
Claudia
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From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
conciliated
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From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
carefully weighed
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
Curreys
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From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
employés
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From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
divisible by two
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
galvanizedverbUS /ˈɡælvənaɪzd/
past form of “galvanize” — to stimulate to action
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
the act of departing
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
how
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From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
Langton
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From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
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 Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
nauseam
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From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
express in words
From this reading But all Sir John’s narrowness and bigotry came out in the contest, so that even Gilbert had occasionally to tell him to moderate a little.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
a special situation
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was most important that the men at Langton should be conciliated and kept on his side, in order that the seat should be safe for Gilbert, but how to do that and at the same time enforce his will upon the men was something of a difficulty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the Curreys even considered another point of view than that of the capitalist it would not have been uninteresting to Claudia to experience at close quarters one of the big problems of the day.
Wynnstay
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From this reading THE STRIKE In the weeks that followed, Wynnstay was galvanized into life through the political and economic fray brought about by the discontent at Langton.
a late time of life
From this reading Sir John and Gilbert talked the thing out _ad nauseam_, for Sir John was infuriated at what he termed the ingratitude of the mill employés whom he had kept going for so many years.
