used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is then as if it said to him: “I was compelled to be impartial.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is then as if it said to him: “I was compelled to be impartial.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading It is then as if it said to him: “I was compelled to be impartial.
dispassionateadjectiveUS /dɪˈspæʃənət/
unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
an opposing military force
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is then as if it said to him: “I was compelled to be impartial.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is then as if it said to him: “I was compelled to be impartial.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
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 At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
the middle of the day
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
refereenounUS /ˌrefərˈiː/
(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
rôle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is then as if it said to him: “I was compelled to be impartial.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
umpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading It then attempts the rôle of referee in the great game between labor and capital and, like a good umpire, favors neither.
the topmost one of two
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It is a strange fact that the dispassionate whistle in the morning is the brutal enemy of labor, calling its victims to the struggle; but that at noon it is impartial and cheerful.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is then as if it said to him: “I was compelled to be impartial.
at the time that
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading At half-past six the next morning the whistle in the upper camp blew long and clear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the same whistle at night, when it calls the game off, becomes the warm ally of the workman, encouraging him openly with promise of rest and supper.
