used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
(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 RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT RUTHERFORD'S.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/
plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
a boy or man
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
gibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/
plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
only a very short time before
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
Livesey
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From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
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 He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
not any; not one
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
in other respects or ways
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
RUTHERFORD'S
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From this reading AT RUTHERFORD'S.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They could hardly do otherwise, for the man never resented their gibes, sometimes did not appear to hear them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
in the direction of
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If he contributed nothing to their enjoyment by his sayings, he took no offence at theirs, and did not attack the speakers in turn.
unsocialadjective
not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading RUTHERFORD'S boilers were known all over the world, and it was at Rutherford's works that Adam Livesey wielded his hammer day after day.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was the subject of many a joke, on account of his silent, unsocial ways, and yet most of his fellow workmen felt kindly towards him.
