used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Byron was not discharged for his politics, but for attempting to create discontent among his fellow-workmen.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Byron was not discharged for his politics, but for attempting to create discontent among his fellow-workmen.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Byron was not discharged for his politics, but for attempting to create discontent among his fellow-workmen.”
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Byron was not discharged for his politics, but for attempting to create discontent among his fellow-workmen.”
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Byron was not discharged for his politics, but for attempting to create discontent among his fellow-workmen.”
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Byron was not discharged for his politics, but for attempting to create discontent among his fellow-workmen.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
Eva
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From this reading “I shall do no such thing, Sister Eva.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
fellow-workmen
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From this reading Byron was not discharged for his politics, but for attempting to create discontent among his fellow-workmen.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
not any; not one
From this reading “I shall do no such thing, Sister Eva.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
Selectmen
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From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall do no such thing, Sister Eva.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “I shall do no such thing, Sister Eva.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I shall do no such thing, Sister Eva.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
a special situation
From this reading “I shall do no such thing, Sister Eva.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
town-meeting
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From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Byron was not discharged for his politics, but for attempting to create discontent among his fellow-workmen.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The petition to the Selectmen, which Byron circulated, asking for an evening session of town-meeting, was a perfectly respectful one, was it not?”
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading I do not approve of discharging workmen for their politics.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
Zechariahnoun
a Hebrew minor prophet of the late 6th century BC
From this reading “Zechariah, I want you to give Joel Byron his old place in the mill.
