used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
Afrikanders
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From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
applicantsnounUS /ˈæplɪkənts/
plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
brought into existence
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
ColonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
disabilitiesnounUS /dɪsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “disability” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
fosteringnounUS /ˈfɑːstərɪŋ/
encouragement; aiding the development of something
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
GENERATIONnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
in a gradual manner
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
HollandernounUS /ˈhɑːləndər/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
HollandersnounUS /ˈhɑːləndərz/
plural of “hollander” — a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
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 Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
absolutely essential
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
and nothing more
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
not often
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
Steve
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From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
Steve's
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From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Hence the abuse the Government has had to suffer on account of employing so many of their Hollander brothers.
carry out
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
TransvaalnounUS /trænzˈvɑːl/
a province of northeastern South Africa originally inhabited by Africans who spoke Bantu; colonized by the Boers
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
Transvaalers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These disabilities on the part of born Transvaalers are gradually disappearing through the fostering care of Government.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
at the time that
From this reading THE RISING GENERATION When Steve’s cousin left for the Transvaal a sort of correspondence was kept up between them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
produce a literary work
From this reading Steve took advantage of this to write to his cousin and ask him to look for a situation for him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading At this time, through the force of circumstances--the want of proper schools, the struggle for existence against poverty, native troubles, and other difficulties--the youth of the Transvaal were seldom educated enough to take their proper places in the civil service of their country, or in the commercial, law, or other offices, so that the Government were forced to employ Hollanders, young educated Afrikanders from the Cape Colony and elsewhere, in the civil service; and merchants, as well as other employers, were forced to do the same, the only difference being, that for Government service a knowledge of official language--Dutch--was absolutely necessary for applicants, while private offices were not always particular, especially commercial offices.
