Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

(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 His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

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

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

receiving or eligible for compensation

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

greatly pleased

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

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

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

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

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

in other respects or ways

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

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

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

cut with a saw

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Strawn was delighted with such an arrangement, and it almost compensated her for having been forced by her husband and Gloria into the ranks of the popular or insurgent party.

levy a tax on

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Dru continued to use the barracks as his home, though he occupied the offices in the White House for public business.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

except if; if not

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

the act of using

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

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

From this reading His purpose was to have Mrs. Strawn and Gloria relieve him of those social functions that are imposed upon the heads of all Governments.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

at the time that

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

a Caucasian

From this reading He had placed Mr. Strawn at the head of the Treasury Department and he offered him the use of the White House as a place of residence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.

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

From this reading A NEW ERA AT WASHINGTON When General Dru assumed the responsibilities of Government he saw that, unless he arranged it otherwise, social duties would prove a tax upon his time and would deter him from working with that celerity for which he had already become famous.