used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
indemnitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdemnəti/
protection against future loss
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
engage in
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
not any; not one
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
for a short time
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
refrain from harming
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
speculatorsnounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtərz/
plural of “speculator” — someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading To his delight, he felt no bad effects; he was somewhat limp and lazy, but that, no doubt, was a natural reaction from the strain.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Long after the city offices were closed he entertained his supporters in his rooms at the hotel, and, rising early, altered and improved his plans before the business day began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He beat them and determined to exact a heavy indemnity, but the battle was stubbornly fought and during the month it lasted he had little rest by night or day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
which person or people
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading They were clever men, with money enough to make them troublesome enemies, and Clay realized that he must spare no effort if he meant to win.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clay made no marked change in his mode of living, and shortly after his visit to the doctor he engaged in a struggle with a group of speculators who opposed one of his business schemes.
