used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! that he must learn thus early the selfishness of the world!
(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 "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
AssociationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
BessemernounUS /ˈbesəmər/
British inventor and metallurgist who developed the Bessemer process (1813-1898)
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
the act of burning something
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
wanted intensely
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Alas! that he must learn thus early the selfishness of the world!
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
promote over another
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
indubitablyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Alas! that he must learn thus early the selfishness of the world!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Alas! that he must learn thus early the selfishness of the world!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
not any; not one
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
on one occasion
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
except for; apart from
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Alas! that he must learn thus early the selfishness of the world!
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
StampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Alas! that he must learn thus early the selfishness of the world!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
at the time that
From this reading Associations, like individuals, are very apt to forget favors, when once the desired end is attained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Premier had resigned; and, after various promises and excuses, a lawyer in the Stamp Office informed him that he made the new stamp of his own free will, and there was no money to be given him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Alas! that he must learn thus early the selfishness of the world!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But surely the Government, which was to save a half million dollars a year, would repay him for his months of labor and thought!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Sad and dispirited, and with a burning sense of injustice overpowering all other feelings," says young Bessemer, "I went my way from the Stamp Office, too proud to ask as a favor that which was indubitably my right."
