Chapter XI · The Great Bill Passes

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

in actual fact

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

(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 _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

in spite of the fact that

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

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From this reading Then the Annis family were in haste to return home.

eagerly desirous

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

completely unclothed

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

for the reason that

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

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

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

plural of “certainty” — the state of being certain

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

make up

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

someone who is a detective

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

a social unit living together

From this reading Then the Annis family were in haste to return home.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

the act of departing

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Then the Annis family were in haste to return home.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

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

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Then the Annis family were in haste to return home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

a social unit living together

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

immediately past

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

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From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then the Annis family were in haste to return home.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

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

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

carry out

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the Annis family were in haste to return home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the first time in all his days, the squire felt anxious about money matters, and actually realized that he was going to be scrimped in coin for his household expenses.

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading ALTHOUGH Dick pretended an utter disbelief in Grey’s prophecy, it really came true; and the Reform Bill passed the House of Lords on the last day of May.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

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

From this reading The feeling of being on a pleasure visit was all past and gone, and the bare certainties and perplexities of life confronted them.

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

From this reading Then the Annis family were in haste to return home.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

in the company of; together with

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

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

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _“In relation to what is to be, all Work is sacred because it is the work given us to do.”_ _“Their cause had been won, but the victory brought with it a new situation and a new struggle.”_ _“Take heed to your work, your name is graven on it.”_