used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
highly skilled
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
Braun'snounUS /brɔːnz/
possessive form of “braun” — the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945)
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
dearly loved
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
Forwaertz
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From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
Goldfogle's
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From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
iranounUS /ˈaɪrə/
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
immediately past
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
Mabel
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From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
for each
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
do one's shopping
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
There'll
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From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
there's
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From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Yetta could not see that much had been accomplished, but Mabel, more accustomed to judging such things, was jubilant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The article in the _Forwaertz_ had been a stirring one, and probably ninety per cent of the trade had heard of the outbreak in Goldfogle's shop and Braun's prophecy of large consequences.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
at the time that
From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading They had talked to vest workers from a dozen shops.
Yetta
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From this reading THE STRIKE It was near midnight when Mabel and Yetta at last turned homeward.
Ça
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From this reading "Yetta, dear," she said, as she kissed her good night, "there's a beautiful French song called '_Ça ira_'--which being interpreted means, 'There'll be something doing'!"
