used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FORTUNE AT STAKE.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
(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 Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FORTUNE AT STAKE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A FORTUNE AT STAKE.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
not any; not one
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
relieve from
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
STAKEnounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading A FORTUNE AT STAKE.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
supporternounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
a source of difficulty
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading AFTER his victory over Peter, Walter had no further trouble.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now he was converted into a friend and supporter of the administration, through Walter’s pluck and judicious management, and things went on smoothly.
which person or people
From this reading Peter had always been at the bottom of all opposition to the different teachers who from time to time had been employed, and he had been instrumental in getting rid of more than one.
a late time of life
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was the general testimony that not for years had such an interest been manifested in study by the pupils, or the discipline been more gentle, yet effectual, in securing order.
