(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 Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Vast quantities of ore, limestone, and coke were being delivered daily at the mills.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading That business had improved was evident to everybody.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
cokenounUS /koʊk/
carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal
From this reading Vast quantities of ore, limestone, and coke were being delivered daily at the mills.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
not accessible to view
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Vast quantities of ore, limestone, and coke were being delivered daily at the mills.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
every person
From this reading That business had improved was evident to everybody.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That business had improved was evident to everybody.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
HARRISVILLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading That business had improved was evident to everybody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
limestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading Vast quantities of ore, limestone, and coke were being delivered daily at the mills.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
the force of workers available
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading Vast quantities of ore, limestone, and coke were being delivered daily at the mills.
pay-roll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
by chance
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Vast quantities of ore, limestone, and coke were being delivered daily at the mills.
railwaysnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪz/
plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Vast quantities of ore, limestone, and coke were being delivered daily at the mills.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never were more men on the pay-roll, and all the machinery of the gigantic plant was crowded to its utmost night and day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
at the time that
From this reading Especially inconvenient are strikes in steel mills when the order books are full as were those of the Harrisville Iron & Steel Co. That the company had large orders could not possibly be concealed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE STRIKE AT HARRISVILLE Labor strikes are terribly disagreeable things to encounter whether in the daily routine of steel mills and railways, or in the kitchen before breakfast on blue Monday.
