used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
(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 Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
allowancesnounUS /əˈlaʊənsɪz/
plural of “allowance” — an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
command with authority
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
take in liquids
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
to come or go into
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
divisible by two
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
incitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
irrigationnounUS /ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
something that is lost
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
roused to anger
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
the force of workers available
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
not any; not one
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
one of four equal parts
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
viciousnessnounUS /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
wantonnessnoun
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
Weir'snounUS /wiːrz/
possessive form of “weir” — a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading NO QUARTER The peril threatening the unfinished dam now alone engaged Steele Weir's mind.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even more than if it had been his own property did he feel the obligation, for the interests concerned were not his.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
at the time that
From this reading Personal considerations did not enter into his calculations, least of all thought of personal danger; for when he placed himself in an undertaking whatever rested under his hand, as in this case the irrigation company's property, became for him a trust to attend, to direct, to guard.
which person or people
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the matter went deeper than a prospective money loss; it struck down to principles and rights--the principles of order and industry as against viciousness and havoc; the rights of law-abiding men who create as against the wantonness of lawless men who would destroy.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Were it his own workmen who, inflamed by drink and incited by a spirit of recklessness, were coming to wreck the camp in a moment of mad intoxication, he would have made allowances for the cause.
