adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
Ah
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From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
ALTHOUGHconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every time there is an increase of the fee, there is an increase in the suicide record of the city.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
couldn't
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From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
drinkin
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From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time there is an increase of the fee, there is an increase in the suicide record of the city.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
hard-workin
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From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
hayseeds
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From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
how
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From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
I'm
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From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Every time there is an increase of the fee, there is an increase in the suicide record of the city.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
mournverbUS /mɔːrn/
feel sadness
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
others
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From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
RainesverbUS /reɪnz/
third-person singular of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Every time there is an increase of the fee, there is an increase in the suicide record of the city.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
saloonkeepers
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From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every time there is an increase of the fee, there is an increase in the suicide record of the city.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know personally of a half-dozen who committed suicide--because they couldn't pay the enormous license fee, and I have heard of many others.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time there is an increase of the fee, there is an increase in the suicide record of the city.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The Raines liquor law is infamous It takes away nearly all the profits of the saloonkeepers, and then turns in a large part of the money to the State treasury to relieve the hayseeds from taxes.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading Ah, who knows how many honest, hard-workin' saloonkeepers have been driven to untimely graves by this law!
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading ALTHOUGH I'm not a drinkin' man myself, I mourn with the poor liquor dealers of New York City, who are taxed and oppressed for the benefit of the farmers up the state.
