1720
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From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading They asserted that there was no lack of copper money, but that there was a great want of small silver.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They asserted that there was no lack of copper money, but that there was a great want of small silver.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
COMMON-PEOPLE
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From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
FARMERSnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
usually; as a rule
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They asserted that there was no lack of copper money, but that there was a great want of small silver.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
IRELANDnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading They asserted that there was no lack of copper money, but that there was a great want of small silver.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They asserted that there was no lack of copper money, but that there was a great want of small silver.
absolutely essential
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
not any; not one
From this reading They asserted that there was no lack of copper money, but that there was a great want of small silver.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
continue talking
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
SHOP-KEEPERS
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From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
shopkeepersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpərz/
plural of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading They asserted that there was no lack of copper money, but that there was a great want of small silver.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
substantiatedverbUS /səbˈstænʃieɪtɪd/
past form of “substantiate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They asserted that there was no lack of copper money, but that there was a great want of small silver.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
TRADESMENnounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading TO THE SHOP-KEEPERS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS, AND COMMON-PEOPLE OF IRELAND.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
nonexistent
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading Be that as it may, the report that small change was wanting was sufficiently substantiated to the English government to warrant it to proceed to satisfy the want.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It has been indignantly denied by contemporary writers that this small change meant copper coins.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading NOTE About the year 1720 it was generally acknowledged in Ireland that there was a want there of the small change, necessary in the transaction of petty dealings with shopkeepers and tradesmen.
