used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
(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 To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
clean-cutadjective
neat and smart in appearance
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
carefully weighed
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
one or the other of two
From this reading The public took small interest either way.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
GibbonsnounUS /ˈɡɪbɪnz/
plural of “gibbon” — English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The public took small interest either way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
laggardsnounUS /ˈlæɡərdz/
plural of “laggard” — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
Marsten
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From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
the force of workers available
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
not any; not one
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
Sartwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
express in words
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
sentimentalitynounUS /ˌsentəmenˈtælɪti/
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The public took small interest either way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The public took small interest either way.
the act of testing something
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
unanimitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
everyone being of one mind
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading To all outward seeming it was to be a straightforward, brutal trial of strength between Capital and the Union.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading It was known that the company had voluntarily advanced the wages of the men a short time before, and employers generally said that this showed the folly of sentimentality in business; that no master should advance wages until he was forced to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The public took small interest either way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marsten cared little for public sympathy, which Gibbons had considered of great importance; and Sartwell cared for it nothing at all.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The second strike was as clean-cut as the first: that is to say, no laggards remained behind in the works; there was apparent unanimity among the men, and apparent determination on the part of the masters.
