used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
(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 If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
in addition
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
amicablyadverbUS /ˈæmɪkəbli/
in an amicable manner
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
deliverernounUS /dɪˈlɪvərər/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
demonstratesverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪts/
third-person singular of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
one or the other of two
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
ERAnounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading THE NEW ERA.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
hailsnounUS /heɪlz/
plural of “hail” — precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
incontestibleadjective
incapable of being contested or disputed
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
monopoliesnounUS /məˈnɑːpəliz/
plural of “monopoly” — (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW ERA.
information about recent and important events
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
PlutocratsnounUS /ˈpluːtəkræts/
plural of “plutocrat” — someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
revertingnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
a failure to maintain a higher state
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW ERA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
Trueman
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From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
TrustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading From every section of the country the news of the pending election gives promise of a victory for the Independence party.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If the man whom the public hails as a deliverer can be elected, all the evils of the Trusts and monopolies, it is believed, can be settled amicably.
Wilkes-Barre
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From this reading His conspicuous action at Wilkes-Barre is an incontestible proof of his sincerity, and also demonstrates that the masses are not desirous of reverting to an appeal to force in order to regain their rights.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The people have accepted the assurances of Harvey Trueman that he will not countenance violence on the part of the radical element of either the people or the Plutocrats.
