used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
for the reason that
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
BoardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
CentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
economistsnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪsts/
plural of “economist” — an expert in the science of economics
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
brought together in one place
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
irremediableadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbəl/
impossible to remedy or correct or redress
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
information about recent and important events
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
not any; not one
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
philanthropical
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From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
sawmillsnounUS /ˈsɔːmɪlz/
plural of “sawmill” — a large sawing machine
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
not in physical motion
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He therefore resigned himself as he had always done, bowing under the inevitable.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading In spite of the kindly advice of philanthropical political economists, Six Cents, wearing out his body by continual labour, had no savings.
at the time that
From this reading One day, however, Six Cents heard news, when he happened to complain that "Boards did not find as good market as they used to."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was told about pines, and water power, and sawmills in Norway, and cheap transportation, a tale which he did not entirely understand, but from which he gathered that the evil was irremediable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
a late time of life
From this reading He earned less and still less, while working harder and harder because of arms grown weaker, and back grown stiff with the years.
