used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
(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 There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
cuttersnounUS /ˈkʌtərz/
plural of “cutter” — someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
dyers
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From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
foremennounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
plural of “foreman” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
GLOVEnounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading THE GLOVE OPERATIVES.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
the act of departing
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
grounders
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From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
Helstonleigh
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From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
leather-sorters
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From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
the act of departing
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
makers-up
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From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
absolutely essential
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
OPERATIVESnounUS /ˈɑːpərətɪvz/
plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
From this reading THE GLOVE OPERATIVES.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
parers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
express in words
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GLOVE OPERATIVES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a man gained more than twenty-five, he had a stated salary; as was the case with the foremen.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The wages varied according to the particular work, or the men's ability and industry, from fifteen shillings a week to twenty-five: but all could earn a good living.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At the hours of going to and leaving work, the Helstonleigh streets were alive with glove operatives, some being in one branch of the trade, some in another.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There were parers, grounders, leather-sorters, dyers, cutters, makers-up, and so on: all being necessary, besides the sewing, to turn out one pair of gloves; though, I dare say, you did not think it.
