used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
anew
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
(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 She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At last, we are a power in the city in fact, as well as in name."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last, we are a power in the city in fact, as well as in name."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At last, we are a power in the city in fact, as well as in name."
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
club-meetings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
approval
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
Deusen
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From this reading For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At last, we are a power in the city in fact, as well as in name."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
Gertrude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
and nothing more
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
immediately past
From this reading At last, we are a power in the city in fact, as well as in name."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
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 For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At last, we are a power in the city in fact, as well as in name."
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading At last, we are a power in the city in fact, as well as in name."
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
ProgressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
ProphecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
RetrospectnounUS /ˈretrəspekt/
contemplation of things past
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
except if; if not
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
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 For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
which person or people
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the first time in many months Gertrude Van Deusen was with them.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
woman-mayor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
WorkersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had been obliged to forego club-meetings for the most part, unless she would neglect the affairs of her office, and she had all the woman's conscientious scruples about routine and detail.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Well," said Mrs. Mason, who was president this year, "we can claim credit for a lot of good work in the past year or two.
a late time of life
From this reading Retrospect and Prophecy Just two years after the luncheon of the "Progressive Workers," at which the first proposition was made to elect a woman-mayor, the executive board met again to discuss plans for the coming winter.
