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From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
45
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From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
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From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
alignmentnounUS /əˈlaɪnmənt/
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
ballotnounUS /ˈbælət/
a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
ballotsnounUS /ˈbæləts/
plural of “ballot” — a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
cattlemennounUS /ˈkætəlmən/
plural of “cattleman” — a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
colorable
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From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
DOORnounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
forty-fouradjective
being four more than forty
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
governornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
LASKA
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From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
minoritynounUS /maɪˈnɔːrəti/
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
OPENSnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
Pascom
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From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
Ridgway
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From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
siftingnounUS /ˈsɪftɪŋ/
the act of separating grain from chaff
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
SpringernounUS /ˈsprɪŋər/
the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading LASKA OPENS A DOOR The first ballots for a United States senator taken by the legislature in joint session failed to disclose the alignment of some of the doubtful members.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Warner 45 Ridgway 28 Springer 28 Pascom 8 Warner still lacked ten votes of an election, but It was pretty thoroughly understood that several of the Democratic minority were waiting only long enough for a colorable excuse to switch to him.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Each day one ballot was taken, and for a week there was a slight sifting down of the complimentary votes until at the end of it the count stood:
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
whoever
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From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Warner received forty-four, Ridgway twenty-six, eight went to Pascom, a former governor whom the cattlemen were supporting, and the remaining three were scattered.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Democratic minority of twenty-eight votes were cast for Springer, the senator whose place would be taken by whoever should win in the contest now on.
