used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I see," said Roger after a pause.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I see," said Roger after a pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
make certain of
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
carefully weighed
From this reading In fact, it might be considered a duty not to interfere.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In fact, it might be considered a duty not to interfere.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it might be considered a duty not to interfere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see," said Roger after a pause.
of great significance or value
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it might be considered a duty not to interfere.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading In fact, it might be considered a duty not to interfere.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
the force of workers available
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, it might be considered a duty not to interfere.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, it might be considered a duty not to interfere.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "I see," said Roger after a pause.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
recommendationsnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
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From this reading "I see," said Roger after a pause.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I see," said Roger after a pause.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see," said Roger after a pause.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
carry out
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
which person or people
From this reading For the welfare of the country, it is desirable, in fact, that such money as such helpless persons may possess be transferred to the possession of the shrewd energetic men who constitute the vital portion of our population."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "A United States Senator, I assure you, young man, has other and more important duties than nursing the petty interests of persons stupid enough to purchase land without seeing it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And knowing that your recommendations as a United States Senator would influence people to purchase this land, and knowing the title to be invalid, did you take any steps to warn them?"
