Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

(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 THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

in addition

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

any thing at all

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

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

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

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

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

fearless and daring

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

plural of “corporation” — a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

every person

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

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

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

engage in

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

the force of workers available

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

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

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

above and across; more than

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

relating to a president or presidency

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

of superior grade

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading It came from the big protected interests, the corporations, the banks—everyone that had anything to get out of the government, or could be squeezed by politicians; the process was known as “frying out the fat.”

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

not having official authority or sanction

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

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

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A presidential campaign was under way; and the oil men, having made so bold as to select the candidate, now had to finish the job by persuading the voters that he was a great and noble-minded statesman.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This was several times as much as would get recorded, since the money went through local and unofficial agencies.

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

From this reading THE VACATION I All this summer and fall, Dad and Mr. Roscoe had been carrying a heavy burden—they were helping to make over the thinking of the American people.

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

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.

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

From this reading Also they had to pay a part of the expense, which would come to fifty million dollars, so Bunny learned from the conversations at Paradise and at the Monastery.