used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
assembly-room
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From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
BOSSnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had letters to him from Senators ---- and ----.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
grafter
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From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had letters to him from Senators ---- and ----.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had letters to him from Senators ---- and ----.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
the literary culture
From this reading I had letters to him from Senators ---- and ----.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
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 Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
come together
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Many governors in China do not have the same power and influence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading I had letters to him from Senators ---- and ----.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had letters to him from Senators ---- and ----.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He had been a police officer, and I understand was a "grafter," but that may have been a report of his enemies, as he commanded attention at the time of the election.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
uneducatedadjectiveUS /əˈnedʒʊkeɪtɪd/
not having a good education
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
which person or people
From this reading I expected to meet a man of the highest culture, but what was my surprise to see a huge, overgrown, uneducated Irishman, gross in every particular, who used the local "slang" so fiercely that I had difficulty in understanding him.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE POLITICAL BOSS At an assembly-room in New York I met a famous American political "boss."
