used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
ALICE
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From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
in addition
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading While Theodore Roosevelt was a member of the Assembly, Grover Cleveland became governor of the state.
ASSEMBLYMANnounUS /əˈsemblimæn/
someone who is a member of a legislative assembly
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While Theodore Roosevelt was a member of the Assembly, Grover Cleveland became governor of the state.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
CLEVELANDnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
usually; as a rule
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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the head of a state government
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
Grover
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From this reading While Theodore Roosevelt was a member of the Assembly, Grover Cleveland became governor of the state.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading One happening is of peculiar interest to note.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading One happening is of peculiar interest to note.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
and nothing more
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
MEASURESnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading While Theodore Roosevelt was a member of the Assembly, Grover Cleveland became governor of the state.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
a brief written record
From this reading One happening is of peculiar interest to note.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading One happening is of peculiar interest to note.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
ROOSEVELTnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
ROOSEVELT'SnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelts/
possessive form of “roosevelt” — 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading While Theodore Roosevelt was a member of the Assembly, Grover Cleveland became governor of the state.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
THEODORE
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From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROOSEVELT'S MOTHER The career of an assemblyman is not generally an interesting one, but Mr. Roosevelt managed to extract not a little pleasure and also some profit from it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The experience was just what he needed to fit himself for the larger positions he was, later on, to occupy.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Theodore Roosevelt was a member of the Assembly, Grover Cleveland became governor of the state.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GOVERNOR CLEVELAND--GOOD WORK AS AN ASSEMBLYMAN--SOME MEASURES PUSHED THROUGH--BIRTH OF ALICE ROOSEVELT--DEATH OF MR.
