Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

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From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

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From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But Mr. Baxter's pride refused to be sacrificed.

(of offspring) generated by procreation

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mr. Baxter's pride refused to be sacrificed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

plural of “contractor” — someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

special importance or significance

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

past form of “guarantee” — give surety or assume responsibility

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

an established custom

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

of the present time and place

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

and nothing more

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

and nothing more

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

above and across; more than

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

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From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading But Mr. Baxter's pride refused to be sacrificed.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading But Mr. Baxter's pride refused to be sacrificed.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading His business sense, as had owners and contractors, demanded of him an immediate settlement of the strike.

plural of “striker” — a forward on a soccer team

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Unlike most reformers and other critics of the _status quo_, Mr. Baxter's business sense was not merely destructive; it offered a practicable plan for betterment--a plan that guaranteed victory over the strikers and required only the sacrifice of his pride.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In its frequent debates with him it was its habit to argue by repeating the list of evils begotten by the strike, placing its emphasis on his losses that promised to continue for months to come.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading THE TRIUMPH OF BUSINESS SENSE Mr. Baxter had to withstand pressure from still another source--from himself.