used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
anew
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
(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 THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began in the shoe-shop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
without doubt or question
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
not one, and not any
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," said the prophets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
and nothing more
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading "Now," said the prophets.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," said the prophets.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
shoe-shopnoun
a shop where shoes are sold
From this reading It began in the shoe-shop.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
StrikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
except if; if not
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Strikes seemed the order of the day again, and for what reason, was not clearly made manifest, unless labor felt that it had capital a little by the throat, in that its services were again somewhat in demand.
at the time that
From this reading Surely, if they did not strike when there was employment, they could not when there was none.
Yerbury
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From this reading THE excitement ran very high not only in Yerbury, but all over the country.
