Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

make amendments to

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

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

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

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

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

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

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then the trials of the gentlemen comprising the committee, not to say the whole Senate, began.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading Then the trials of the gentlemen comprising the committee, not to say the whole Senate, began.

of or relating to congress

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

the part in the front or nearest the viewer

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Then the trials of the gentlemen comprising the committee, not to say the whole Senate, began.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

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

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

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

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

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 The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

engage in

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

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 Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

joined in matrimony

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

the force of workers available

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

plural of “mutation” — (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

never-ceasing

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

cut with a saw

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

express in words

From this reading Then the trials of the gentlemen comprising the committee, not to say the whole Senate, began.

assembly possessing high legislative powers

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

not in physical motion

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

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

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the trials of the gentlemen comprising the committee, not to say the whole Senate, began.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

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

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading Then the trials of the gentlemen comprising the committee, not to say the whole Senate, began.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

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

From this reading The bill entitled "An act to amend the laws of the District of Columbia as to married women, to make parents the natural guardians of their children, and for other purposes," was introduced in the Senate early in January, and referred to the District Committee.

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 A LONG PULL AND A STRONG PULL That session saw a quiet, persistent, effective campaign waged in the city of Washington.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

exhausted

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

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

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Then the trials of the gentlemen comprising the committee, not to say the whole Senate, began.

belonging to which person

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Many men, too, some still in Congressional circles and some by the mutations of time and politics relegated to private life, may recall it,--not a few for the generous help they gave but a greater number as the unjust judge kept in remembrance the cause of the widow whose continual coming wearied him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Many women living there now will remember it, for many were in its forefront, and what we put ourselves into we do not forget.