used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first glimpse that Gloria had of his change of heart was at a dinner party.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
bucketsnounUS /ˈbʌkəts/
plural of “bucket” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The first glimpse that Gloria had of his change of heart was at a dinner party.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The first glimpse that Gloria had of his change of heart was at a dinner party.
discontinueverbUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuː/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
dyspepticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈspeptɪk/
suffering from dyspepsia
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
a social unit living together
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first glimpse that Gloria had of his change of heart was at a dinner party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
a quick look
From this reading The first glimpse that Gloria had of his change of heart was at a dinner party.
Gloria
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From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
GLORIA'S
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From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The first glimpse that Gloria had of his change of heart was at a dinner party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first glimpse that Gloria had of his change of heart was at a dinner party.
illusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːsɪv/
based on or having the nature of an illusion
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
of the present time and place
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
absolutely essential
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The first glimpse that Gloria had of his change of heart was at a dinner party.
proselyting
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From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
possessing material wealth
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
stomachsnounUS /ˈstʌməks/
plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
a special situation
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
in the direction of
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That shifting and illusive thing we call conscience was beginning to assert itself in divers ways.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading By arguments and by bringing to the fore concrete examples to illustrate them, she had succeeded in awakening within her father a curious and unhappy frame of mind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading GLORIA'S WORK BEARS FRUIT In her efforts towards proselyting the rich, Gloria had not neglected her immediate family.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The discussion began by a dyspeptic old banker declaring that before the business world could bring the laboring classes to their senses it would be necessary to shut down the factories for a time and discontinue new enterprises in order that their dinner buckets and stomachs might become empty.
