used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
amendmentsnounUS /əˈmendmənts/
plural of “amendment” — the act of amending or correcting
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
any person at all
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We do not want the United States represented there, but only the Game.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mr. Croker can be spared.
cannot
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From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
CivilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
Croker
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From this reading Mr. Croker can be spared.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading We do not want the United States represented there, but only the Game.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
and nothing more
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Croker can be spared.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
and nothing more
From this reading We do not want the United States represented there, but only the Game.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading We do not want the United States represented there, but only the Game.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Mr. Croker can be spared.
be standing; be upright
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading We do not want the United States represented there, but only the Game.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
carry out
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We do not want the United States represented there, but only the Game.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading We do not want the United States represented there, but only the Game.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading We do not want the United States represented there, but only the Game.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And we do not need that Civil Commission out there.
which person or people
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading By help of these suggested amendments, Progress and Civilization in that country can have a boom, and it will take in the Persons who are Sitting in Darkness, and we can resume Business at the old stand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Having no powers, it has to invent them, and that kind of work cannot be effectively done by just anybody; an expert is required.
