used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
Cleary
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From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
greatly pleased
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
how
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From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This kissing is your strong point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "This kissing is your strong point.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
on one occasion
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
osculationnoun
(mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "This kissing is your strong point.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
promiscuousadjectiveUS /ˈproʊmɪskwəs/
not selective of a single class or person
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
cut with a saw
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "This kissing is your strong point.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This kissing is your strong point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Politics But Marian did mind, and for once Cleary was mistaken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
which person or people
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was delighted at the prominence which Sam had achieved, and saw him mentioned as a candidate for President with pride and gratification, but she did not see how that excused his promiscuous osculation of the female population of the country, and she determined that it should cease.
won't
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From this reading "It won't do," said he, as they discussed the subject at a hotel in a small city on their line of progress.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote to him frequently and decidedly on the subject, and he reported her protests to Cleary, who absolutely refused to allow them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This kissing is your strong point.
