used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
Ah
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From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading Ebenezer Elliott was to the artisans of England what Burns was to the peasantry of Scotland.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Ebenezer Elliott was to the artisans of England what Burns was to the peasantry of Scotland.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
Corn-law
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From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
Ebenezer
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From this reading Ebenezer Elliott was to the artisans of England what Burns was to the peasantry of Scotland.
ELLIOTT
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From this reading ELLIOTT.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Ebenezer Elliott was to the artisans of England what Burns was to the peasantry of Scotland.
the organ of sight
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
inward-turning
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From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
not any; not one
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading Ebenezer Elliott was to the artisans of England what Burns was to the peasantry of Scotland.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
repealnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
RhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Ebenezer Elliott was to the artisans of England what Burns was to the peasantry of Scotland.
try to get or reach
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
not in physical motion
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ebenezer Elliott was to the artisans of England what Burns was to the peasantry of Scotland.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We journeyed on; but earth and sky Had power to charm no more; Still dreamed my inward-turning eye The dream of memory o'er.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ebenezer Elliott was to the artisans of England what Burns was to the peasantry of Scotland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His Corn-law Rhymes contributed not a little to that overwhelming tide of popular opinion and feeling which resulted in the repeal of the tax on bread.
which person or people
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Ah! human kindness, human love,-- To few who seek denied; Too late we learn to prize above The whole round world beside!
