used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
highly skilled
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Facts, however, are not in accordance with these gracious words.
ActsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
(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 All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
cheapenedverbUS /ˈtʃiːpənd/
past form of “cheapen” — lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Facts, however, are not in accordance with these gracious words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
glacier-like
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From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Facts, however, are not in accordance with these gracious words.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Facts, however, are not in accordance with these gracious words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
obstructionnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃən/
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
quotesnounUS /kwoʊts/
plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
simplifiedverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
move an implement through
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Facts, however, are not in accordance with these gracious words.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading For such proposals to have any effect, the transfer of real property must be greatly simplified and cheapened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
precisely as stated
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He quotes a long list of Acts to demonstrate the progress that has been made, and so winds up a very effective speech.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading All that can be wished in that direction has been accomplished already; there is not the slightest ground for agitation; every obstruction has been removed, and the machinery is now perfect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Facts, however, are not in accordance with these gracious words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Facts, however, are not in accordance with these gracious words.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading From time to time, whenever a discussion occurs upon this subject, and there are signs that the glacier-like movements of government will be hastened by public stir, up rises some great lawyer and explains to the world that really nothing could be simpler or cheaper than such transfer.
