used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
CongressionaladjectiveUS /kənˈɡreʃənəl/
of or relating to congress
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
intentionally conceived
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
delegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
enlargementnounUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
equitableadjectiveUS /ˈekwətəbəl/
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
feasibilitynounUS /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being doable
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
majoritiesnounUS /məˈdʒɔːrɪtiz/
plural of “majority” — the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
Selma's
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From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
having a supporting base
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Consequently the more complete victory of Lyons was a feather in his cap, and materially enhanced his political standing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lyons was chosen to Congress by a liberal margin.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Congressional delegation from his State was almost evenly divided between the two parties as the result of the election, and the majorities in every case were small.
at the time that
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The sudden death of Mr. Parsons within a week of the election saved Selma's conscience from the strain of arranging a harmonious and equitable separation from him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had felt that the enlargement of her sphere of life and the opportunity to serve her country which this marriage offered were paramount to any other considerations, but she was duly conscious that Mr. Parsons would miss her sorely, and she was considering the feasibility of substituting Miss Bailey as his companion in her place, when fate supplied a different solution.
