used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
(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 progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
a quantity of money
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
at any time
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
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 Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
and nothing more
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
by chance
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
preferableadjectiveUS /ˈprefərəbəl/
more desirable than another
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
a person who is being chased
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
reducingnounUS /rəˈduːsɪŋ/
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
reservationsnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “reservation” — a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
subsistencenounUS /səbˈsɪstəns/
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This changed attitude is in part due to the policy recently pursued of reducing the amount of subsistence to the Indians, and thus forcing them, through sheer necessity, to work for a livelihood.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
being of use or service
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
under normal conditions
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
precisely as stated
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading * * * * * The progress of the Indians toward civilization, though not rapid, is perhaps all that could be hoped for in view of the circumstances.
at the time that
From this reading On or near the Indian reservations there is usually very little demand for labor, and if the Indians are to earn their living and when work can not be furnished from outside (which is always preferable), then it must be furnished by the Government.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The policy, though severe, is a useful one, but it is to be exercised only with judgment and with a full understanding of the conditions which exist in each community for which it is intended.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Within the past year many tribes have shown, in a degree greater than ever before, an appreciation of the necessity of work.
