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Philip Dru: Administrator

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Philip Dru: Administrator is here in full — 48 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.
Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.
It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.
Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.
By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Philip Dru: Administrator

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Philip Dru: Administrator is here in full — 48 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.
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Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.
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It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.
/ɪt dɪd nɑːt teɪk ˈfɪləp lɔːŋ tuː dɪˈsɜːrn ðæt ɪn ðə læst əˈnæləsəs ɪt wʊd biː ˈnesəseri fɔːr hɪmˈself ənd ˈkoʊˈwɜːrkərz tuː riːtʃ ðə rɪˈzʌlts eɪmd æt θruː ˈpɑːlətɪks/
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Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.
/ˈmæstərfəl ənd ˈerəɡənt welθ kriˈeɪtəd ˈlɑːrdʒli baɪ ˈɡʌvərmənt prəˈtekʃən ʌv ɪts ˈprɑːfɪts nɑːt ˈkɑːntent wɪð ɪts ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən ənd ˈɪnfluːəns wɪˈðɪn ə ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈpɑːrti hæd sɔːt tuː kərˈʌpt ðem boʊθ ənd tuː ðæt end hæd ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪd ˌɪtˈself ˈɪntuː ðə ˈpraɪmeriz ɪn ˈɔːrdər ðæt noʊ ˈkændədeɪts maɪt biː ˈnɑːməneɪtəd huːz vjuːz wɜːr nɑːt ɪn əˈkɔːrd wɪð ðerz/
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By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

co-workers noun US /ˈkoʊˈwɜːrkərz/

plural of “co-worker” — an associate that one works with

From this reading “It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.”

domination noun US /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/

social control by dominating

From this reading “Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.”

electing verb US /ɪˈlektɪŋ/

-ing form of “elect” — select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading “By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.”

insinuated verb US /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪd/

past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

From this reading “Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.”

nominated adjective US /ˈnɑːməneɪtəd/

appointed by nomination

From this reading “Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.”

Presidency noun US /ˈprezədənsi/

the tenure of a president

From this reading “By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.”

primaries noun US /ˈpraɪmeriz/

plural of “primary” — a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen

From this reading “Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.”

uplifting noun US /ˈʌplɪftɪŋ/

the rise of something

From this reading “Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/

go together

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

aimedverbUS /eɪmd/

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

co-workersnounUS /ˈkoʊˈwɜːrkərz/

plural of “co-worker” — an associate that one works with

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/

solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/

a misleading falsehood

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/

detect with the senses

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

dominationnounUS /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/

social control by dominating

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

electingverbUS /ɪˈlektɪŋ/

-ing form of “elect” — select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

Gloria

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From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

insinuatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪd/

past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

MasterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

nominatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtəd/

appointed by nomination

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

a group of people who work together

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

PLOTSnounUS /plɑːts/

plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

plutocracynoun

a political system governed by the wealthy people

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

PresidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/

the tenure of a president

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

primariesnounUS /ˈpraɪmeriz/

plural of “primary” — a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

proselyting

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From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

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

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

SELWYN

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From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

theirspronounUS /ðerz/

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

THORnounUS /θɔːr/

(Norse mythology) god of thunder and rain and farming; pictured as wielding a hammer emblematic of the thunderbolt; identified with Teutonic Donar

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

upliftingnounUS /ˈʌplɪftɪŋ/

the rise of something

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading By the use of all the money that could be spent, by a complete and compact organization and by the most infamous sort of deception regarding his real opinions and intentions, plutocracy had succeeded in electing its creature to the Presidency.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

wealthnounUS /welθ/

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Gloria proselyting the rich by showing them their selfishness, and turning them to a larger purpose in life, and Philip leading the forces of those who had consecrated themselves to the uplifting of the unfortunate.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Masterful and arrogant wealth, created largely by Government protection of its profits, not content with its domination and influence within a single party, had sought to corrupt them both, and to that end had insinuated itself into the primaries, in order that no candidates might be nominated whose views were not in accord with theirs.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading It did not take Philip long to discern that in the last analysis it would be necessary for himself and co-workers to reach the results aimed at through politics.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading SELWYN PLOTS WITH THOR For five years Gloria and Philip worked in their separate fields, but, nevertheless, coming in frequent touch with one another.

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