Chapter XXXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

later than; following

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

(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 Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

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From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

United States songwriter (1899-1981)

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

subject to popular election

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

promote over another

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

United States humorist and writer of satirical short stories (1885-1933)

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

not any; not one

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

English surgeon (1755-1824)

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

as yourself

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

cut with a saw

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

assembly possessing high legislative powers

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

a member of a senate

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

past form of “sidle” — move unobtrusively or furtively

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

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From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

English writer (1672-1729)

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

not having come to an end or been terminated by passage of time

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE COST _A dinner at the Metropolitan Club--Old friends and enemies--A conservative Senator--Pleasant speeches--A favor for Henry I--I plan a gift for a tried friend--I find that I have nothing to give--Slocum's confession--Aims in life--The Supreme Bench--What money can't buy--Slocum pays for both_ A number of men gave me a dinner that evening at the Metropolitan Club.

at the time that

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

which person or people

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not all these gentlemen had looked with favor on my political aspirations; but, when they saw that I could win this trick as I had others, they sidled up to me.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading After all, no matter what they might think of me personally, or of my methods, they felt that I belonged to their crowd and would be a safe enough man to have in the Senate.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading Just as we sat down, Slocum, who had been called to the telephone, came up to me, a smile on his wrinkled face, and said, raising his right hand:-- "Gentlemen, the legislature at Springfield has elected Mr. Harrington to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Parkinson.

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 Steele, Lardner, Morrison (of the New York and Chicago Railway Company), Joe Strauss, Jenks, Carmichael, and Bates were there, among others--all leaders in the community in various enterprises.