used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
BackwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the beginning it has been a highly provocative book.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading From the beginning it has been a highly provocative book.
Bellamy's
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From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading From the beginning it has been a highly provocative book.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
economicsnounUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪks/
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
give expression to
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the beginning it has been a highly provocative 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 And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the beginning it has been a highly provocative book.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading From the beginning it has been a highly provocative book.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now.
isn't
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From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
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 A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
provocativeadjectiveUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪv/
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
From this reading From the beginning it has been a highly provocative book.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
Identical; not different.
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
express in words
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
SocialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
SocialistsnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələsts/
plural of “socialist” — a political advocate of socialism
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
express in speech
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
a special situation
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
precisely as stated
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
at the time that
From this reading A good many of my radical friends express a certain kindly condescension when they speak of Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward."
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet in further conversation I have known a very large number of these same somewhat scornful Socialists to admit, "You know, the first thing that got me started to thinking about Socialism was Bellamy's 'Looking Backward.'"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course you know," they say, "that it really isn't first-rate economics."
