used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
caucusesnounUS /ˈkɔːkəsɪz/
plural of “caucus” — a closed political meeting
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Local nominations were decided there.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading |HENNION knew Wood's organisation intimately enough.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
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From this reading |HENNION knew Wood's organisation intimately enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading |HENNION knew Wood's organisation intimately enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading |HENNION knew Wood's organisation intimately enough.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
nominationsnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nomination” — the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Local nominations were decided there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading |HENNION knew Wood's organisation intimately enough.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
party'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been a part of it on the outside.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Local nominations were decided there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only less active between elections than during them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Local nominations were decided there.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Wood had been chairman of the “General Committee,” a body that had total charge of the party's municipal campaigns, including admission to caucuses, and local charge in its general campaigns.
Wood'snounUS /wʊdz/
possessive form of “wood” — the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading |HENNION knew Wood's organisation intimately enough.
