adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
citizenshipnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
GOverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
HenceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
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 I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
parksnounUS /pɑːrks/
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
playgroundsnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊndz/
plural of “playground” — an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
self-seekingnoun
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
THIRDnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
TIMEnounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
TRYverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
WARnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading They really do not care if you do have clean streets, good schools, parks, playgrounds, and all the things which make for good citizenship because they give the best part of the man a chance, though they grudge them as a sad waste of money that might be turned to use in "strengthening the organization," which is the sum of all their self-seeking, being their means of ever getting more and more.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Hence it is that a mere handful of men and women who rarely or never had other authority than their own unselfish purpose, have in all times, even the worst, been able to put their stamp upon the community for good.
wringverbUS /rɪŋ/
twist and press out of shape
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
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 I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I TRY TO GO TO THE WAR FOR THE THIRD AND LAST TIME That which I have described as "sitting up with a club" in a city like New York is bound to win your fight if you sit up long enough, for it is to be remembered that the politicians who oppose good government are not primarily concerned about keeping you out of your rights.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading After that they will concede as many of the things you want as they have to, and if you are not yourself out for the offices, more than otherwise, though never more than you wring out of them.