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The Making of an American

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Making of an American is here in full — 331 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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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.
They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
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.
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.
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.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Making of an American

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Making of an American is here in full — 331 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/66 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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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.
/aɪ traɪ tuː ɡoʊ tuː ðə wɔːr fɔːr ðə θɜːrd ənd læst taɪm ðæt wɪtʃ aɪ hæv dɪˈskraɪbd æz ˈsɪtɪŋ ʌp wɪð ə klʌb ɪn ə ˈsɪti laɪk nuː jɔːrk ɪz baʊnd tuː wɪn jɔːr faɪt ɪf juː sɪt ʌp lɔːŋ ɪˈnʌf fɔːr ɪt ɪz tuː biː rɪˈmembərd ðæt ðə ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz huː əˈpoʊz ɡʊd ˈɡʌvərmənt ɑːr nɑːt praɪˈmerəli kənˈsɜːrnd əˈbaʊt ˈkiːpɪŋ juː aʊt ʌv jɔːr raɪts/
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They want the things that make for their advantage; first of all the offices through which they can maintain their grip.
/ðeɪ wɑːnt ðə θɪŋz ðæt meɪk fɔːr ðer ædˈvæntɪdʒ fɜːrst ʌv ɔːl ðə ˈɔːfəsəz θruː wɪtʃ ðeɪ kæn meɪnˈteɪn ðer ɡrɪp/
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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.
/ˈæftər ðæt ðeɪ wɪl kənˈsiːd æz ˈmeni ʌv ðə θɪŋz juː wɑːnt æz ðeɪ hæv tuː ənd ɪf juː ɑːr nɑːt jərˈself aʊt fɔːr ðə ˈɔːfəsəz mɔːr ðæn ˈʌðərwaɪz ðoʊ ˈnevər mɔːr ðæn juː rɪŋ aʊt ʌv ðem/
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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.
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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.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

citizenship noun US /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.”

concede verb US /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.”

parks noun US /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.”

playgrounds noun US /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.”

politicians noun US /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.”

primarily adverb US /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.”

strengthening noun US /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.”

wring verb US /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.”

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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.

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