used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I am right out, open and above board.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am right out, open and above board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I am right out, open and above board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
can't
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From this reading No, I can't be a hypocrite.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
take in solid food
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
divisible by two
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading No, I can't be a hypocrite.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
ill-timedadjective
badly timed
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
not any; not one
From this reading No, I can't be a hypocrite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I am right out, open and above board.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am right out, open and above board.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
popcornnounUS /ˈpɑːpkɔːrn/
corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I am right out, open and above board.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
express in words
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
propel through the air
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
the act of using
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading It is true I did not pledge myself to vote for him, but still I would hate to go to a man's house and eat his popcorn and use his smoking tobacco after I had voted against him and talked about him as I have about Cleveland.
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 There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
at the time that
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
a Caucasian
From this reading There have been times when it would have given me much pleasure to visit Washington, but I did not vote for Mr. Cleveland, to tell the truth, and I know that if I were to go to the White House and visit even for a few days, he would reproach me and throw it up to me.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your remark that the president and cabinet would be glad to see me this winter is ill-timed.
