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From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
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From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
Attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
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 Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
incorruptibleadjective
incapable of being morally corrupted
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
IndependentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
jugglingnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/
the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
Markham
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From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
and nothing more
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
partisannounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzən/
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
reactionsnounUS /riˈækʃənz/
plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
To recall to mind.
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
TammanynounUS /ˈtæməni/
a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the Scene of the Crime (Friday, June 14; 9 a.m.)
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
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 John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
which person or people
From this reading Being utterly incorruptible, he not only aroused the fervid admiration of his constituents, but produced an almost unprecedented sense of security in those who had opposed him on partisan lines.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading He was an indefatigable worker, and projected the District Attorney’s office into all manner of criminal and civil investigations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
a late time of life
From this reading He served his four years, and would probably have been elected to a second term had not the ticket been hopelessly split by the political juggling of his opponents.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading John F.-X. Markham, as you remember, had been elected District Attorney of New York County on the Independent Reform Ticket during one of the city’s periodical reactions against Tammany Hall.
