used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In these affairs the attitude of Ellis was of importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading In these affairs the attitude of Ellis was of importance.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading In these affairs the attitude of Ellis was of importance.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
of the present time and place
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading In these affairs the attitude of Ellis was of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
mayoraltynounUS /ˈmeɪərəlti/
the position of mayor
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
not any; not one
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
REVENGES
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From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
SphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading The newspapers called him the Sphinx, since he gave no sign of his purposes.
the season of growth
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
Stirling
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From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
stockholdersnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊldərz/
plural of “stockholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
street-railway
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From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these affairs the attitude of Ellis was of importance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
undercurrentsnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənts/
plural of “undercurrent” — a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Though it was barely spring, the mayoralty campaign was well under way, promising a close struggle in the fall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A more immediate matter was the threatened strike, which the men's leaders were urging in the hope that the approaching annual meeting of the stockholders of the street-railway might bring some relief.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading TIME BEGINS HIS REVENGES Political and social undercurrents were slowly working to the surface in the world of Stirling.
