Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

the state of being absent

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

later than; following

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

anew

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

in addition

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

achieved or reached

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading A great and non-temporizing enthusiast, he never flinched from making sacrifices.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

past form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading A great and non-temporizing enthusiast, he never flinched from making sacrifices.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great and non-temporizing enthusiast, he never flinched from making sacrifices.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A great and non-temporizing enthusiast, he never flinched from making sacrifices.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

an unjust act

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A great and non-temporizing enthusiast, he never flinched from making sacrifices.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A great and non-temporizing enthusiast, he never flinched from making sacrifices.

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From this reading A great and non-temporizing enthusiast, he never flinched from making sacrifices.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

fraught with danger

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

the property of a continuous and connected period of time

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading A great and non-temporizing enthusiast, he never flinched from making sacrifices.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

shedding tears

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Though disappointed time after time, he never lost faith nor courage to start again.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

which person or people

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.

belonging to which person

From this reading To whose persistence in the perilous task of tearing her husband’s manuscript to pieces, the reader is indebted for the absence of most of the faults from this book.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Now and then he attained great material successes as a writer, but invariably he invested and lost his earnings in enterprises by which he had hoped to ward off injustice and to further human happiness.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Upton Sinclair is one of the not too many writers who have consecrated their lives to the agitation for social justice, and who have also enrolled their art in the service of a set purpose.