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From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading The allied unions had meantime been extended to include the building trades.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The allied unions had meantime been extended to include the building trades.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The allied unions had meantime been extended to include the building trades.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Many causes contributed to this result.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Many causes contributed to this result.
DARKNESSnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Their organization had been perfected and their discipline immensely strengthened.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The allied unions had meantime been extended to include the building trades.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Their organization had been perfected and their discipline immensely strengthened.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The allied unions had meantime been extended to include the building trades.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
LIGHTadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
LocaladjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many causes contributed to this result.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading The allied unions had meantime been extended to include the building trades.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Their organization had been perfected and their discipline immensely strengthened.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading Their organization had been perfected and their discipline immensely strengthened.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Many causes contributed to this result.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Their organization had been perfected and their discipline immensely strengthened.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many causes contributed to this result.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The allied unions had meantime been extended to include the building trades.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
UnionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
unionsnounUS /ˈjuːnjənz/
plural of “union” — an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The allied unions had meantime been extended to include the building trades.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A month's time had elapsed and the high emotional tides due to athletic enthusiasm, especially the hockey victory, had had space to subside.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
WoodworkersnounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrkərz/
plural of “woodworker” — makes things out of wood
From this reading LIGHT THAT IS DARKNESS At the next monthly meeting of Local 197 of the Woodworkers' Union, the executive had little difficulty in finally shelving the report of its committee appointed to deal with the resignation of Captain Maitland, and as little difficulty in passing by unanimous vote their resolution held up at the last meeting.
