Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

matters of personal concern

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

(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 Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

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

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

any thing at all

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

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

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

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

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

for the reason that

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

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From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

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

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

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

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

put or send forth

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

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From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

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

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

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

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

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

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

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

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

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

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

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 The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

engage in

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

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From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

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

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

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

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

open to arguments, ideas, or change

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

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From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

the quality of being significant

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

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

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

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

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

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

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

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

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

the upper part of anything

From this reading At the top, in large affairs, life goes off into almost inexplicable tangles of personalities.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Die is Cast The significance of this visit was not long in manifesting itself.

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

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

at the time that

From this reading When Cowperwood next came to McKenty's house the latter was in a receptive frame of mind.

in or at the place that

From this reading But his eventual conclusion was that Cowperwood's plan, as he had outlined it, was the most feasible for political purposes, largely because the Schryhart faction, not being in a position where they needed to ask the city council for anything at present, were so obtuse as to forget to make overtures of any kind to the bucaneering forces at the City Hall.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. McKenty, now that the matter had been called to his attention, was interested to learn about this gas situation from all sides--whether it might not be more profitable to deal with the Schryhart end of the argument, and so on.