Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

matters of personal concern

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

in a state of sleep

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

for the reason that

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

permission to do something

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

power to direct or determine

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

past form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

promote over another

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

a boy or man

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

the act of departing

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

showing curiosity

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

in a judicious manner

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

move about in a confused manner

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

no person; not anyone

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

a member of a senate

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

required or under orders

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

carry out

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A NEW KIND OF POLITICAL PARTNERSHIP The combination of the forces of Langdon and Haines did not find much favor among the powers that are--at the Capitol.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

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From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

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From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

which person or people

From this reading Senator Peabody peremptorily demanded an explanation from Stevens as to how he had allowed "his Senator" to engage as his secretary "this inquisitive man Haines, a reporter who didn't know his place."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Stevens' reply, to effect that probably Haines would consent to be "taken care of" if judiciously approached, was derided by the observant Peabody.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "A young reformer grows fat on notoriety," he laughed, "and think what a scandal he would have for his newspaper if we took a chance on disclosing our hand to him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here we've put Langdon on naval affairs because we knew he didn't understand what's going on, and you, Stevens, supposed to be the finished, product of the political mill, _you_ fall asleep and let him take up a man whom nobody can control, one who knows the inside workings of Washington and who will take par-tic-u-lar pleasure in teaching your fellow Mississippian far too much for our good."