Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

(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 They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

of the greatest importance

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

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

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

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

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

the state of being certain

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

approval

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

put on clothes

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

divisible by two

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

ludicrously odd

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

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From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

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

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

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

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

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

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

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

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

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

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

plural of “manipulation” — exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

and nothing more

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

cut with a saw

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

carry out

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

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

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

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

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading David's cool, lawyer-like mind saw through all these manipulations and machinations even if he were only a political tenderfoot.

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

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

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

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

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

From this reading The committee were to give him the facts and the general line of argument, and he was to dress it up in his fantastic way.

at the time that

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

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

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading They were entirely willing that he should have the applause from the public as well as the credit of the victory; all they cared for was the certainty of the passage of the bill.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was not intended by that august body that he should take any role but the one tacitly conceded to him of making silver-tongued oratory on the days when the public would crowd the galleries to hear an all-important measure, the "Griggs Bill," discussed.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In January David took his seat in the House of Representatives, of which he was the youngest member.