used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
adjournverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrn/
close at the end of a session
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Its arms were the Rules of the House.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
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From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Opposition began its fight.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Opposition began its fight.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Its arms were the Rules of the House.
ingeniouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/
in an ingenious manner
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Opposition began its fight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
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 It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
engage in
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
noesnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “no” — a negative
From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its arms were the Rules of the House.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
OppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The Opposition began its fight.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
RulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Its arms were the Rules of the House.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
in the near future
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Opposition began its fight.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
the act of using
From this reading It could require the ayes and noes on the motion, and use up thirty minutes on that detail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was soon manifest that by applying these Rules ingeniously it could make the majority helpless, and keep it so as long as it pleased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its arms were the Rules of the House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It could shut off business every now and then with a motion to adjourn.
