used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hence the devil of exchange and Drayton's dilemma.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
budgetnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Hence the devil of exchange and Drayton's dilemma.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Hence the devil of exchange and Drayton's dilemma.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
Drayton
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From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
Drayton's
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From this reading Hence the devil of exchange and Drayton's dilemma.
divisible by two
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Hence the devil of exchange and Drayton's dilemma.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the devil of exchange and Drayton's dilemma.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
impostnoun
money collected under a tariff
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading On went the unpopular luxury tax and sales tax.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not merely a tax on improvements, but an impost on being alive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hence the devil of exchange and Drayton's dilemma.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On went the unpopular luxury tax and sales tax.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
overfedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈfed/
too well nourished
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
prescribesverbUS /priˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “prescribe” — issue commands or orders for
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
salesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading On went the unpopular luxury tax and sales tax.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading On went the unpopular luxury tax and sales tax.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hence the devil of exchange and Drayton's dilemma.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading On went the unpopular luxury tax and sales tax.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general principle was that the more people bought, the more they got out of living, and the more they should pay for the privilege.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On went the unpopular luxury tax and sales tax.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
at the time that
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The things Drayton said to this country even before he presented his first budget were as comfortable as what the doctor prescribes when you are overfed.
