used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAPS AND MISHAPS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
editorialsnounUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəlz/
plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
EmboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
at any time
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
Goldstick
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From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
HAPS
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From this reading HAPS AND MISHAPS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
MISHAPSnounUS /ˈmɪshæps/
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading HAPS AND MISHAPS.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
a form of address for a man
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
on one occasion
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
rightedverbUS /ˈraɪtɪd/
past form of “right” — make reparations or amends for
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
make steady
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
That's
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From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
a special situation
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading If ever a moral trumpet ought to have its voice, it was on this subject.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "That's the kind of thing wanted!" he said; "a firm, moral tone, and steady religious convictions; that pleases the old standards."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I entered upon my new duties with enthusiasm, and produced some editorials, for which I was complimented by Mr. Goldstick.
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 Emboldened by this I proceeded to attack a specific abuse in New York administration, which had struck me as needing to be at once righted.
