Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

later than; following

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

(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 How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

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

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Now, as once before, he saw his opportunity and seized it.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

the campaign of a candidate to be elected

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

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

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

being or placed in the center

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

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

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

divisible by two

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

obtain

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

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From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

lying or leaning on something else

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

and nothing more

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

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 How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

immediately past

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

the head of a city government

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

not one, and not any

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

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

From this reading Now, as once before, he saw his opportunity and seized it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

on one occasion

From this reading Now, as once before, he saw his opportunity and seized it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Now, as once before, he saw his opportunity and seized it.

above and across; more than

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

To recall to mind.

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

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 His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

cut with a saw

From this reading Now, as once before, he saw his opportunity and seized it.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Now, as once before, he saw his opportunity and seized it.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

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

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

up to a particular time

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

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

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

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

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A Dumbfounded Populace Just one week after Vickery's last call, the district attorney and the city solicitor met in the mayor's office.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His election was one of the surprises of the campaign, but even that was not much talked about, in the excitement of proclaiming the woman for mayor of Roma.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading How he had happened to win his office was a cause for wonder to some people, until they stopped to remember that all interest in the election of the previous winter had been centered on the mayor; and that although the rank and file of voters knew that Joyce was making a fight for his candidacy, none of them had believed he could win over the old incumbent, and had paid little heed to his political efforts.

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

From this reading The former official, Robert Joyce, was a young man with most of his reputation to gain; and he had welcomed the Vickery case as an excellent weapon with which to gain it.