used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
highly skilled
From this reading "The thing is sure to be accomplished, George!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The thing is sure to be accomplished, George!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
CO-OPERATION
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From this reading RURAL LIFE UNDER THE REIGN OF CO-OPERATION.
co-operative
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From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
divisible by two
From this reading I fear that even the popular co-operative movement, will fail to turn the flood."
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I fear that even the popular co-operative movement, will fail to turn the flood."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear that even the popular co-operative movement, will fail to turn the flood."
FillmorenounUS /ˈfɪlmɔːr/
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading I fear that even the popular co-operative movement, will fail to turn the flood."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
Gaylord
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From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading RURAL LIFE UNDER THE REIGN OF CO-OPERATION.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RURAL LIFE UNDER THE REIGN OF CO-OPERATION.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I fear that even the popular co-operative movement, will fail to turn the flood."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
REIGNverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading RURAL LIFE UNDER THE REIGN OF CO-OPERATION.
RURALadjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading RURAL LIFE UNDER THE REIGN OF CO-OPERATION.
move hurridly
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "The thing is sure to be accomplished, George!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RURAL LIFE UNDER THE REIGN OF CO-OPERATION.
a special situation
From this reading "The thing is sure to be accomplished, George!
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I fear that even the popular co-operative movement, will fail to turn the flood."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading RURAL LIFE UNDER THE REIGN OF CO-OPERATION.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I fear that even the popular co-operative movement, will fail to turn the flood."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
a late time of life
From this reading The tide of the movement is a strong one, that has been constantly increasing in volume, for the past twenty years.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish, Fillmore," said George Gaylord, "to question your statement, as to the ability of the co-operative movement, to check the rush from country to city life.
