Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

someone who administers a business

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

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

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

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

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

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From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

an expert in the science of economics

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

ranking above all others

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

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

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

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

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

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

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

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 intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

to a considerable degree

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

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

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

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

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

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

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

persons who administer justice

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

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

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

in the near future

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

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

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

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

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

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

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Dru used Selwyn's unusual talents for organization and administration, in thoroughly overhauling the actual machinery of both Federal and State Governments.

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

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

at the time that

From this reading He was a trained political economist, and had rare discernment in public affairs, therefore Dru leaned heavily upon him when he began to rehabilitate the Government.

which person or people

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE REFORM OF THE JUDICIARY Of his Council of Twelve, the Administrator placed one member in charge of each of the nine departments, and gave to the other three special work that was constantly arising.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading His intellect and force of character had brought him success in his early manhood, and he was the masterful head of a university that, under his guidance, was soon to become one of the foremost in the world.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading One of his advisers was a man of distinguished lineage, but who, in his early youth, had been compelled to struggle against those unhappy conditions that followed reconstruction in the South.