Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

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

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

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

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

later than; following

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

(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 Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

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

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

from appearances alone

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

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

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

a native or inhabitant of Asia

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

object formed by a mold

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

close interaction

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

plural of “dissenter” — a person who dissents from some established policy

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

subject to popular election

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

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

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

divisible by two

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

put in effect

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

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

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

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

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

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

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

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

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

the act of starting a new operation or practice

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

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

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

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From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

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From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

engage in

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

not any; not one

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

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

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

plural of “objector” — a person who dissents from some established policy

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

many times at short intervals

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

and nothing more

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

share in something

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

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From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

by chance

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

medium for communication

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

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From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

cruise in slow or routine flights

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

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

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

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

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

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

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

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

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

out of your own free will

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading By WALTER MILLER, Jr. [Sidenote: _Victory hinges not always on the mightiest sword, but often on lowly subterfuge.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But now, two weeks after his inauguration, he seemed ready to make good the first and perhaps most difficult promise of the lot: to confer by televiewphone with Ivan Ivanovitch the Ninth, the Peoplesfriend and Vicar of the Asian Proletarian League.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

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

From this reading He had been elected by a popular vote of 603,217,954 to 130, the dissenters casting their negative by announcing that, for the sake of national unity, they refused to participate in any civilized activities during the President's term, whereupon they were admitted (voluntarily) to the camp for conscientious objectors.

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

From this reading The President apparently meant to keep to himself the secret of his success in the difficult task of arranging the interview in spite of the lack of any diplomatic contact between the nations, in spite of the Hell Wall, and the interference stations which made even radio communication impossible between the two halves of the globe.

which person or people

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading Here is a classic example, with the Western World as stooge!_] John Smith XVI, new President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, had made a number of campaign promises that nobody really expected him to fulfill, for after all, the campaign and the election were only ceremonies, and the President--who had no real name of his own--had been trained for the executive post since birth.