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From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Will you go along with that, Sam?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
apart from; not including
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
a boy or man
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Will you go along with that, Sam?
Gov
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From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
the head of a state government
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
I'm
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From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
I've
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From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
not any; not one
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I'm a plain man, having been raised on a farm in Indiana and having mingled with all kinds in my calling, before politics, as a country lawyer.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Will you go along with that, Sam?
express in words
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
There's
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From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
we're
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From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
what's-his-name
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From this reading I've always been called Gov, though I never held the office of Governor, as you probably know (though I ran for it in, let me see, I think it was 1948, and was pretty soundly beaten by that fellow what's-his-name), and Gov I want to be to my friends and associates except when the formalities of the occasion so decree.
at the time that
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you go along with that, Sam?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "First let me say this," he said: "There's no need to stand on formality with me in private.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So when we're together alone--that is to say like now, in private--I want you to call me Gov.
