Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

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

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

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

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

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

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

make a buzzing sound

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

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

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

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

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

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

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

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

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

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

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

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

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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 The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

past form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

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

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

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

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

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

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

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

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

introduce

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

plural of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

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

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

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

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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 The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

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

From this reading The Opposition Candidate John Allingham was not enjoying life during these exciting days and nights.

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

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

at the time that

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

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

From this reading The Municipal League (which claimed to be "non-partisan") had not succeeded in settling upon a candidate, as the Republicans had not chosen any, and Burke, the choice of the Democrats, was too bitter a pill for them.

which person or people

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

belonging to which person

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The story of how he had met the three ladies when they had called to announce their candidate, and of how he had met them more than half-way, and then eaten his own words, had leaked out through Judge Bateman, who thought it too good to keep; and as usual, it had gone the rounds of all his friends before Allingham knew it was in circulation.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading The papers were not "interesting reading" for him, filled as they were with the doings of the "Progressive Workers" and Miss Van Deusen.

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

From this reading He could not go on the street nor step inside a car, without hearing the buzz of talk about Gertrude Van Deusen,--"this young woman whose place was in her own refined and luxurious home, but who had chosen to pose in the lime-light of publicity instead," as he said.