Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

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

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

in an active manner

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

(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 Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

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

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

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

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

plural of “ballot” — a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

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

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

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From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

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

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

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

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

of great significance or value

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

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

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

full of life and energy

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

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 Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

the force of workers available

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

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

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

disregarded

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

not any; not one

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

according to the clock

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

on one occasion

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

something that results

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

-ing form of “poll” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

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 Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

cut with a saw

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

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

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

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

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

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

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

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

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

a citizen who has a legal right to vote

From this reading Moreover, they saw to it that no voter who mustered under the City Reform Club banner, was neglected.

plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote

From this reading Never before in the history of the town had so many voters been out on the day of a municipal election.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

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

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.

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

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

which person or people

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The women had opened coffee-rooms for the day close by all the important voting booths, and wives and daughters of the most prominent men in town served the steaming beverage by turns throughout the election hours free to all who might come.

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

From this reading The polling places were lively at seven o'clock and from that hour they grew more and more crowded, as men and women of all parties swarmed to deposit their ballots according to the Australian system.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Election Day Election day dawned bright and clear and all Roma was up early, actively interested for once in the outcome of the day's work.