used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
altruisticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːltruːˈɪstɪk/
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
for the reason that
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
CordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
approval
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
true confidential information
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
command with authority
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
disposesverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
one or the other of two
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
employeenounUS /emˈplɔɪi/
a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
to come or go into
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
full of life and energy
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
the force of workers available
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
rightfullyadverbUS /ˈraɪtfəli/
by right
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
and nothing more
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
SYNDICATEnounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
carry out
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
express in words
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I tell of our business and other relations because they are details of farm history and rightfully belong to these pages.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Cordial understanding between employee and employer puts life into the contract, and disposes of perfunctory service, which simply recognizes a definite deed for a definite compensation.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading If I dealt fairly by my men and established relations of mutual confidence and dependence, it was not in the hope that my ways might be approved and commended, but because it paid, in more ways than one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I wanted my men to have a lively interest in the things which were of importance to me, that their efforts might be intelligent and direct; and I was glad to enter into their schemes, either for pleasure or for profit, with such aid as I could give.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SYNDICATE I do not wish to take credit for things which gave me pleasure in the doing, or to appear altruistic in my dealings with the people employed at Four Oaks.
