used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
Barbara
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From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
capitalismnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
an economic system based on private ownership of capital
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come and see.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
crusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She laid her warm little hand on his and said:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She laid her warm little hand on his and said:
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
I'll
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From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
set down according to a plan
From this reading She laid her warm little hand on his and said:
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She laid her warm little hand on his and said:
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She laid her warm little hand on his and said:
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She laid her warm little hand on his and said:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Come and see.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She laid her warm little hand on his and said:
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
SocialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
tutelagenounUS /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/
teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/
not engaged in a gainful occupation
From this reading At first he had listened to her stories of the sufferings of the poor and the unemployed with mild incredulity.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading She laid her warm little hand on his and said:
in the company of; together with
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you think that Socialism is a dream, I'll show you that capitalism is a nightmare."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading AMONG THE SHADOWS Under the tutelage of Barbara, the young millionaire plunged into the study of Socialism with the zeal of the fresh convert to a holy crusade.
