used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jane Dround was right about old Senator Parkinson.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
bill-boards
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a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
Carboner's
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the person or thing chosen or selected
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an institution created to conduct business
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connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
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confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
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CongressmennounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmɪn/
plural of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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a statement that represents something in words
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pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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Dround
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From this reading Jane Dround was right about old Senator Parkinson.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
the head of a state government
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
Jane
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From this reading Jane Dround was right about old Senator Parkinson.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
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full of life and energy
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
belonging to the person speaking
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used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jane Dround was right about old Senator Parkinson.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
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organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/
English surgeon (1755-1824)
From this reading Jane Dround was right about old Senator Parkinson.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jane Dround was right about old Senator Parkinson.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Jane Dround was right about old Senator Parkinson.
senatorialadjectiveUS /ˌsenəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to senators
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
SENATORSHIPnoun
the office of senator
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the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
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StraussnounUS /straʊs/
German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)
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attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
believed likely
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The political pot at the capital of the state then began to hum in a lively fashion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He came home to die early in the fall, and faded away in a couple of months afterward.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
unflatteringadjectiveUS /ənˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing unfavorably
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jane Dround was right about old Senator Parkinson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE SENATORSHIP _The people's choice--What the legislature of a great state represents--The Strauss lobby--Public opinion, pro and con--An unflattering description of myself--Carboner's confidences--On the bill-boards--Popular oratory--I discover my brother in strange company--I do some talking on my own account--An organ of kick and criticism--Turned crank_
belonging to which person
From this reading It was suspected that the Governor himself wanted to succeed the late Senator, and there were one or two Congressmen and a judge whose friends thought they were of senatorial size.
