Chapter III · Chapter 3

third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

(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 Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

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

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

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

From this reading "MEN TO BE LAID ON THE POLITICAL SHELF."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

conveying or resembling a compliment

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

a female human offspring

From this reading "SENATOR'S DAUGHTER RUNS FOR MAYOR."

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From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

past form of “embellish” — add details to

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "SENATOR'S DAUGHTER RUNS FOR MAYOR."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

death of a person

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

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

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "WOMEN TAKE MATTERS IN THEIR OWN HANDS."

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From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

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

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

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

From this reading "WOMEN TAKE MATTERS IN THEIR OWN HANDS."

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "MEN TO BE LAID ON THE POLITICAL SHELF."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "WOMEN TAKE MATTERS IN THEIR OWN HANDS."

the head of a city government

From this reading "SENATOR'S DAUGHTER RUNS FOR MAYOR."

the force of workers available

From this reading "MEN TO BE LAID ON THE POLITICAL SHELF."

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

to a moderate degree

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "MEN TO BE LAID ON THE POLITICAL SHELF."

in an open way

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

above and across; more than

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "WOMEN TAKE MATTERS IN THEIR OWN HANDS."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading "MEN TO BE LAID ON THE POLITICAL SHELF."

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading "SENATOR'S DAUGHTER RUNS FOR MAYOR."

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

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

a member of a senate

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading "SENATOR'S DAUGHTER RUNS FOR MAYOR."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading "MEN TO BE LAID ON THE POLITICAL SHELF."

befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

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

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

carry out

From this reading "WOMEN TAKE MATTERS IN THEIR OWN HANDS."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

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

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "WOMEN TAKE MATTERS IN THEIR OWN HANDS."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

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

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

the act of using

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

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

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "SENATOR VAN DEUSEN WILL TURN IN HIS GRAVE IF DAUGHTER ACCEPTS NOMINATION." were some of the head-lines which Roma editors had produced by late use of midnight oil, and the articles that followed them were incredulous, mildly tolerant, openly snobbish or given over to ridicule, according to the policy of their several papers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.

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

From this reading "WOMEN TAKE MATTERS IN THEIR OWN HANDS."

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

From this reading Learning the Ropes The next morning's newspapers were embellished with scare-head-lines, all more or less complimentary to the women's candidate.