25,000
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From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
(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 In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
BEERnounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Harpwood was counted out in every ward but one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
Corkey
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From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
Corkeyites
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From this reading In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Harpwood was counted out in every ward but one.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
disturbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
in or to another place
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
at any time
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Harpwood was counted out in every ward but one.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
gamblersnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
Harpwood
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From this reading Harpwood was counted out in every ward but one.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
KEGSnounUS /keɡz/
plural of “keg” — the quantity contained in a keg
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
LeveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
Lockwin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Harpwood was counted out in every ward but one.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Harpwood was counted out in every ward but one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
primariesnounUS /ˈpraɪmeriz/
plural of “primary” — a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
possessing material wealth
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the First and Second, the officers arrested all 'disturbers' on complaint of Corkeyites.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
toughsnounUS /tʌfs/
plural of “tough” — someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
From this reading FIFTY KEGS OF BEER "It is estimated," says the opposition press, "that Lockwin, the rich man's candidate, backed by the machine, the organized toughs of the 'Levee,' and the gamblers, has spent over $25,000 of corruption money.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
the act of using
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Harpwood was counted out in every ward but one.
wardsnounUS /wɔːrdz/
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Corkey, the sailors' candidate, carried two wards by the same tactics which the police made use of elsewhere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harpwood was counted out in every ward but one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
the day immediately before today
From this reading The primaries, which were held yesterday, were the most disgraceful political exhibitions which have ever been offered in our civic history.
