Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

with adroitness; in an adroit manner

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

(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 Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His friends are, or rather were, of three classes.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

getting two things to correspond

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

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 _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

confined by bonds

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

get the meaning of something

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

command with authority

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

make or shape as with an axe

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

in an impartial manner

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

a large number or amount

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

a noisy riotous fight

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His friends are, or rather were, of three classes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

by chance

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

generous in assistance to the poor

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

select carefully from a group

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

on the contrary

From this reading His friends are, or rather were, of three classes.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

not marked by the use of reason

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The past _were_ is designedly contrasted with the present _are_, for it is a fact that conditions all around are changing for the better; slowly, perhaps, but nevertheless surely.

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From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading His friends are, or rather were, of three classes.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

without beauty or charm

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading _The Watched Pot Begins to Boil_ Of all classes of people under the sun, the so-called labouring man has best cause to pray for deliverance from his friends.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His friends are, or rather were, of three classes.

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From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

which person or people

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

lacking wings

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading The philanthropic friend of the labourer is learning to develop balancing tail-feathers of judgment wherewith to direct the flights of wings of mercy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading The first, ardent but wingless angels of mercy, who fail to comprehend the fact that the unlovely lot of their would-be wards is the result of conditions imposed more largely from within than from without; the second, those who care neither for lots nor conditions, regarding the labourer as a senseless tool with which to hew out his own designs; the third, those who adroitly knock together the heads of the labourer and his employer and impartially pick the pockets of each in the general _melee_ which is bound to follow.