1914
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From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mills had been working overtime, and money had been earned freely.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mills had been working overtime, and money had been earned freely.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
Brunford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Mills had been working overtime, and money had been earned freely.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This fact was manifest in the general life of the town.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
in a free manner
From this reading Mills had been working overtime, and money had been earned freely.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
immediately past
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This fact was manifest in the general life of the town.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading This fact was manifest in the general life of the town.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
the force of workers available
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Mills had been working overtime, and money had been earned freely.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mills had been working overtime, and money had been earned freely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
operativesnounUS /ˈɑːpərətɪvz/
plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
overtimenounUS /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/
work done in addition to regular working hours
From this reading Mills had been working overtime, and money had been earned freely.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
possessing material wealth
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
have in common
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fact was manifest in the general life of the town.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Brunford, a large manufacturing town which stood well-nigh in the centre of the cotton district of Lancashire, had enjoyed what was called "a great boom in trade."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Mills had been working overtime, and money had been earned freely.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading What I have related took place on the first Sunday in June in the year 1914.
a late time of life
From this reading During the last five years poor men had become rich, while the operatives had had their share in the general prosperity.
