used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
advocatesnounUS /ˈædvəkəts/
plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
baronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading But the tariff barons were not content.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Insatiable greed demanded that a tax be put on teazels."
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading But the tariff barons were not content.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Insatiable greed demanded that a tax be put on teazels."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
at any time
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
extremesnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading Insatiable greed demanded that a tax be put on teazels."
only a very short time before
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
iniquitousadjective
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
InsatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading Insatiable greed demanded that a tax be put on teazels."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the tariff barons were not content.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
a particular situation
From this reading "It may seem natural to put a duty on beef, and shoes, and cotton goods.
and nothing more
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
tariffnounUS /ˈterəf/
a government tax on imports or exports
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading Insatiable greed demanded that a tax be put on teazels."
teazels
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From this reading Insatiable greed demanded that a tax be put on teazels."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Insatiable greed demanded that a tax be put on teazels."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
the act of using
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we hardly ever use any of these things," she said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I was simply illustrating the iniquitous extremes to which our tariff advocates were prepared to go," I said.
