used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AddressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
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North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
ArrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It had ultimately been decided that the person who would best suit them was myself.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
centersnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
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CivicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
CriticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
DeliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
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educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
emanatedverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪd/
past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
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 The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
a division of the United Kingdom
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brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
ExaminationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
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the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
FederationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
Gompersnoun
United States labor leader (born in England) who was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 to 1924 (1850-1924)
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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and nothing more
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It had ultimately been decided that the person who would best suit them was myself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
a human being
From this reading It had ultimately been decided that the person who would best suit them was myself.
POLITICSnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
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an executive officer of a firm or corporation
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Profnoun
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
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prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
PropagandanounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/
information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
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rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
SocialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
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an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It had ultimately been decided that the person who would best suit them was myself.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had ultimately been decided that the person who would best suit them was myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had ultimately been decided that the person who would best suit them was myself.
thinkernounUS /ˈθɪŋkər/
an important intellectual
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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trade-union
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From this reading Its council comprised prominent members of both, such as Mr. Gompers, the trade-union leader, on one side, and industrial magnates of international fame on the other.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading It had ultimately been decided that the person who would best suit them was myself.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had ultimately been decided that the person who would best suit them was myself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The invitation which I have just mentioned emanated from the Civic Federation of New York--a body established for the promotion, by knowledge and sober argument, of some rational harmony between the employing classes and the employed.
which person or people
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
William
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From this reading POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN AMERICA Addresses on Socialism--Arrangements for Their Delivery--American Society in Long Island and New York--Harvard--Prof. William James--President Roosevelt--Chicago--Second Stay in New York--New York to Brittany--_A Critical Examination of Socialism_--Propaganda in England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
but in spite of that
From this reading It had just been decided to include in their educational scheme the delivery at various centers of special lectures on Socialism, by some thinker from Europe or England who would deal with the subject in a temperate and yet a conservative spirit.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN AMERICA Addresses on Socialism--Arrangements for Their Delivery--American Society in Long Island and New York--Harvard--Prof. William James--President Roosevelt--Chicago--Second Stay in New York--New York to Brittany--_A Critical Examination of Socialism_--Propaganda in England.
