used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They could be had almost for the asking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading They could be had almost for the asking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They could be had almost for the asking.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
chartersnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərz/
plural of “charter” — a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could be had almost for the asking.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
divisible by two
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They could be had almost for the asking.
only a very short time before
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
the force of workers available
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
select carefully from a group
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
Rawson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
and nothing more
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading He advised securing the services of Squire Rawson and a few other local magnates.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
carry out
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
which person or people
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said that the mineral resources were simply enormous, and were lying in sight for any one to pick up who knew how to deal with the people to whom they belonged.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he added this statement: that the legislative charters would hardly hold, and even if they did, it would take an army to maintain what they gave against the will of the people.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TWO YOUNG MEN The young engineer, on his return to New York, made a report to his employer.
