used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
aldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
(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 A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
ArmeniansnounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniənz/
plural of “armenian” — a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
for the reason that
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
CanadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
displacingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
Englander
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
Englanders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
divisible by two
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
forewomannounUS /ˈfɔːrwuːmən/
a woman who is foreperson of a jury
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
of the present time and place
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
inventsverbUS /ˌɪnˈvents/
third-person singular of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
for more time
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
and nothing more
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
not any; not one
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
and nothing more
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
express in words
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
spindles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
supplantedverbUS /səˈplæntɪd/
past form of “supplant” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
SyriansnounUS /ˈsɪriənz/
plural of “syrian” — a native or inhabitant of Syria
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
carry out
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A similar change has taken place in all channels of activity; whether this is for good or ill, I am not ready to say.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
which person or people
From this reading The native New Englander however has not suffered by the process; for the foreman, the forewoman and the man who invents the loom and makes it, are these New Englanders, who do something more and better than merely keep the spindles full.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It is true that the Irishman no longer has the supremacy on railroad sections, and that he has been supplanted; but not even by the wildest imagination can we say that this Irishman has suffered in the process; for is he not now policeman, fireman, alderman or some other kind of _man_ where formerly he was only a _hand_ on a section?
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading It is an undisputed fact that the New England loom workers have been largely displaced by the Irish and by French Canadians; and that Greeks, Armenians and Syrians are now displacing these in turn.
but in spite of that
From this reading While no doubt exists in any mind that there are foreigners who are willing to work for less than the standard wage, it is because they do not yet know what that standard is; or because the immediate need drives them to take work at any price.
