used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
(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 THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are too many cooks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
block-vote
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From this reading But block-vote it----!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading There are too many cooks.
DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
at any time
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
how
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From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But block-vote it----!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
and nothing more
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
most important element
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are too many cooks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
paradoxicaladjectiveUS /ˌperəˈdɑːksɪkəl/
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
required or under orders
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
TakenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are too many cooks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Taken one at a time, how admirable are its impulses, how just in the main its judgments!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am aware that this sounds paradoxical, and that in its numbers is supposed to lie its strength, but I do not see how that can ever be a properly directed executive strength.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There are too many cooks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CLUB I I always have the lurking feeling that Democracy would be all right but for its numbers.
