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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
ADHESIONnounUS /ædˈhiːʒən/
abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
ALSOadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
BACKadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
BetweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
BRIDGESnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
BURNverbUS /bɜːrn/
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
DISCOVERSverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
eight-hour-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
eventidenoun
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
HIMpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
HumanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
KnowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
MUDnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
MUSTmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
personnelnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
group of people willing to obey orders
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
PROPERTYnounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
REBELnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
SOLDIERnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
SOMETIMESadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
SpiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
TURNverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
unconstitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading THE REBEL DISCOVERS THAT ADHESION IS A PROPERTY OF MUD; ALSO THAT A SOLDIER MUST SOMETIMES TURN HIS BACK AND BURN THE BRIDGES BEHIND HIM Part 1 The fight for the control of the state developed unprecedented bitterness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, a United States senator was to be chosen, so that the personnel of the assembly was a matter of great importance.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Spirits of old that bore me, And set me, meek of mind, Between great deeds before me, And deeds as great behind, Knowing Humanity my star As forth of old I ride, O help me wear with every scar Honor at eventide.”
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading An eight-hour-day bill to apply to miners and underground workers had been passed by the last legislature and a supreme court must be elected to declare this law unconstitutional.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The big financial interests back of the political machines poured out money like water to elect a ticket that would be friendly to capital.
