used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
a quantity of money
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in turn Nash interested himself in their welfare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
collectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
characterized by great determination
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
promote over another
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And in turn Nash interested himself in their welfare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading And in turn Nash interested himself in their welfare.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
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 Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
and nothing more
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
siftings
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From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And in turn Nash interested himself in their welfare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading And in turn Nash interested himself in their welfare.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the beginning, he determined upon a certain amount of work to be completed in a daily shift.
weakestadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkəst/
superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading And in turn Nash interested himself in their welfare.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Nash accepted his new responsibilities in a manner that won him instant favor, not alone from his superiors, but from the men under him—the motley siftings of many races.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Knowing that as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so he knew that a body of men, striving for one end, must, work collectively and without friction to reach that goal.
