used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Charlotte Smith.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
carefully weighed
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
endeavouring
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From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
Godwin
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From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
Hannah
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From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
Inchbald
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From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
Opie
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From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
pamphletsnounUS /ˈpæmfləts/
plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
revolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
RousseaunounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Charlotte Smith.
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These theories were considered most dangerous in England, but they were the theories which helped to shape the American constitution.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
William
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From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
Wollstonecraftnoun
English writer and early feminist who denied male supremacy and advocated equal education for women; mother of Mary Shelley (1759-1797)
From this reading Among these English revolutionists were William Godwin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Charlotte Smith, Mrs. Inchbald, and for a time Amelia Opie.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Mrs. Inchbald While Hannah More was endeavouring to improve the condition of the poor by teaching them diligence and sobriety, a group of earnest men and women were writing books and pamphlets in which they claimed that poverty and ignorance were due to unjust laws.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau had filled their minds with bright pictures of a democracy.
