used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
(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 In fact, the helpful pressure that had held it all cemented had loosened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joe had been right.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
carefreeadjectiveUS /ˈkerfriː/
free of trouble and worry and care
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
cementedverbUS /səˈmentɪd/
past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement
From this reading In fact, the helpful pressure that had held it all cemented had loosened.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
deficienciesnounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/
plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the helpful pressure that had held it all cemented had loosened.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joe had been right.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In fact, the helpful pressure that had held it all cemented had loosened.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading In fact, the helpful pressure that had held it all cemented had loosened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, the helpful pressure that had held it all cemented had loosened.
Joe
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From this reading Joe had been right.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading In fact, the helpful pressure that had held it all cemented had loosened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading In fact, the helpful pressure that had held it all cemented had loosened.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Joe had been right.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
skepticallyadverbUS /ˈskeptɪkəli/
with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was not that carefree acceptance of things that overlooked deficiencies in the light of the cause they existed under.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the first place, the patronage of the new tea room was not so brisk and what there was was more skeptically critical.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a difference between an enterprise backed by popular sentiment and practically the same elements with the backing removed.
