Chapter XVI

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

(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 "Is that all you want, Beth?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the two together, not just one

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

in a dry laconic manner

From this reading Dolly questioned dryly.

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

subject to popular election

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the quality of being suitable

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

many times at short intervals

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

disregarded

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading "Is that all you want, Beth?"

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

above and across; more than

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Dolly questioned dryly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

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

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

at the time that

From this reading They had talked over the summer holidays quite thoroughly, when Beth brought up the subject of class elections.

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

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Beth ignored the protests that Constance and Mary both were making regarding their fitness for the positions to which Beth wished them elected.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We want Dolly for president next year; we shall want Margaret as editor-in-chief of the _Chronicle_ (the _Chronicle_ was a college monthly managed entirely by the senior class, although contributions were frequently accepted from members of the other classes), we want Constance for class historian, too, and Mary ought to be on the executive committee; as we shall want so much then, I think that we had better keep in the background this year, don't you?"