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Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Portland is here in full — 20 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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+Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.
"Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.
"Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.
2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.
"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Portland

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Portland is here in full — 20 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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+Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.
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"Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.
/wel ðer ɪz lɑːts tuː tel juː əˈbaʊt ðæt ʃiː rɪˈplaɪd/
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"Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.
/teɪk ɪt fɔːr ˈɪnstəns wiː ɑːr ˈɡoʊɪŋ tuː hæv æn ɪˈlekʃən fɔːr ˈɡʌvərnər nekst jɪr ɪn ə diː/
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2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.
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"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

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.

candidate noun US /ˈkændədeɪt/

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading “"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.”

constituents noun US /kənˈstɪtʃuːənts/

plural of “constituent” — an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

From this reading “"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.”

demonstrate verb US /ˈdemənstreɪt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.”

metropolitan adjective US /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading “"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.”

Progressive adjective US /prəˈɡresɪv/

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading “"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.”

Progressives noun US /prɑːˈɡresɪvz/

plural of “progressive” — a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

From this reading “2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.”

Socialists noun US /ˈsoʊʃələsts/

plural of “socialist” — a political advocate of socialism

From this reading “2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.”

transfer verb US /trænˈsfɜːr/

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading “"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

next year adjective + noun

In this reading “"Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.”

for instance preposition + noun

as an example

In this reading “"Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.”

old woman adjective + noun

a woman who is old

In this reading “+Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.”

street car noun + noun

In this reading “"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.”

old lady adjective + noun

your own wife

In this reading “"A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.”

in the field preposition + article + noun counted as “in … field”

In this reading “2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.”

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1900

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From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

2000

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From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

5

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From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

67

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From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

carnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

centsnounUS /sents/

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

constituentsnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənts/

plural of “constituent” — an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

Dan

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From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

DiscussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

don't

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From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

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

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/

subject to popular election

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

failsverbUS /feɪlz/

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

governornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/

the head of a state government

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

haltverbUS /hɔːlt/

cause to stop

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

how

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From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

I'd

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

Kellaher

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

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

lotsnounUS /lɑːts/

a large number or amount

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

PoliticsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

ProgressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/

favoring or promoting progress

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

ProgressivesnounUS /prɑːˈɡresɪvz/

plural of “progressive” — a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

rideverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

snounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

smiledverbUS /smaɪld/

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

SocialistsnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələsts/

plural of “socialist” — a political advocate of socialism

From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

statenounUS /steɪt/

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

TakeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading 2000, and there are but two tickets in the field, one is the Progressives and the other the Socialists.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "A man named Dan Kellaher is candidate on the Progressive ticket and I think he is connected with the famous Dan Kellaher of the early 1900's, but," and here the old lady smiled, "we don't think that he will be elected and one reason is because he fails to be able to demonstrate or tell his constituents how it is possible for a man to ride 67 miles for 5 cents by the transfer system over a metropolitan street car line.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading +Politics Discussed.+ "I'd like to know a little something about the politics of the city and state," I remarked, as the little old woman came to a halt.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Take it, for instance, we are going to have an election for governor next year, in A. D.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, there is lots to tell you about that," she replied.

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