Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

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

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

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

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

propose a payment

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

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From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

apart from; not including

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

obtain

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

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 Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

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

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

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

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

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

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

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

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

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

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

by chance

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

most frequent or common

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

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

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

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

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Buccaneer's system of education had perhaps something to do with this state of things, for it taught his children almost everything, except how to gain a living, gave many of them exalted opinions, crammed their heads, but left their stomachs empty, until in time the serving class bid fair to be educated out of his island.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

precisely as stated

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

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

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

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

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

at the time that

From this reading A time came when things were said to be as they ought not to be; discontent became very prevalent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is always thus; but the people, it was said--and with some show of reason--had quarrelled with their prosperity.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Labour had combined against capital, and the workers refused to work except upon their own terms.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They demanded shorter hours and more pay, Nor would they, if they could help it, allow others to labour.