used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
(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 So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
BeefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
bolsteringverbUS /ˈboʊlstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bolster” — support and strengthen
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
CONSULnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
consularadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsələr/
having to do with a consul or his office or duties
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
corneringverbUS /ˈkɔːrnərɪŋ/
-ing form of “corner” — gain control over
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
d'hote
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From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
recognizable; marked
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
set up or found
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
inasmuch
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From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
the literary culture
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
engage in
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
not any; not one
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
the local environment
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
reformernounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
regulatingnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
the act of controlling or directing according to rule
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
try to get or reach
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
refrain from harming
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
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 THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So I decided to flit to Europe and spend all the time I could spare from dodging _table d'hote_ dinners to bolstering up and regulating the consular service.
upsettingadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I found that there was no opening for a real reformer in the U.S.A., inasmuch as the magazines were upsetting municipal rings, cornering the Beef Trust, and camping on the trail of every corporation that seemed to be making money.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
which person or people
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I said:--"If I wish to make a ten strike as a reformer I must seek new fields."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO AN AMERICAN CONSUL In undertaking a trip to foreign parts I have had two objects in view:-- (a) To strengthen and more closely cement our friendly relations with foreign Powers--I to furnish the cement. (b) To reform things in general over here.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In writing to-day about the happy experiences of an American consul I am following the advice of a friend who urged me to send some letters back home.
