adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading One sign of vigor, the roll of capital, was wanting; speculation was fast asleep.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
BanknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading One sign of vigor, the roll of capital, was wanting; speculation was fast asleep.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The government of the day seems to have observed this with regret.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
discountsnounUS /dɪˈskaʊnts/
plural of “discount” — the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading One sign of vigor, the roll of capital, was wanting; speculation was fast asleep.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The government of the day seems to have observed this with regret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
harvestsnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəsts/
plural of “harvest” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The government of the day seems to have observed this with regret.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
jargonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The government of the day seems to have observed this with regret.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One sign of vigor, the roll of capital, was wanting; speculation was fast asleep.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The government of the day seems to have observed this with regret.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading One sign of vigor, the roll of capital, was wanting; speculation was fast asleep.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The government of the day seems to have observed this with regret.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading One sign of vigor, the roll of capital, was wanting; speculation was fast asleep.
significationnoun
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading One sign of vigor, the roll of capital, was wanting; speculation was fast asleep.
stagnantadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The government of the day seems to have observed this with regret.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading One sign of vigor, the roll of capital, was wanting; speculation was fast asleep.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A writer of authority on the subject says that, to stir stagnant enterprise, they directed “the Bank of England to issue about four millions in advances to the state and in enlarged discounts.”
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading THE nation had passed through the years of exhaustion and depression that follow a long war; its health had returned, and its elastic vigor was already reviving, when two remarkable harvests in succession, and an increased trade with the American continent, raised it to prosperity.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I give you the man's words; they doubtless carry a signification to you, though they are jargon in a fog to me.
