Word: meant
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Hughes explained: "What Mr. Hoover meant by 'State socialism' is plain enough. He used the term in its proper sense as applied to the Bismarckian philosophy of the centralization of government, dominating all the activities of the people. Whether Governor Smith knows what the term 'State socialism' means or not, he at once jumped for the martyr's crown...
...expounding U.S. prohibition Britannia's informant referred glibly to the "Volstead Amendment," although even sub-morons know that no such amendment exists. It did not appear from the context whether the Volstead Act or the Eighteenth Amendment was meant...
...since last season but there had been private rearrangements. Clarence H. Mackay was missing. So was Clarence Dillon. Fashion-writers noted that gowns dip in the back this year, fit snugly over the hips. One rhapsodized over a Lanvin taffeta, another over a Lelong tulle. Such pomp and circumstance meant little to Mr. Gatti. Hands in pockets, he sauntered in occasionally to where standees listened rapt to Montemezzi's music. On their enthusiasm depends more the success of his twenty-first season...
Hitherto Carmen in Chicago has meant Mary Garden but it is a Garden whim never to open the season. Instead, as bait. Manager Herbert M. Johnson dangled the announcement of the U. S. debut of Contralto Maria Olszewska...
...term originates from the Savoy Theatre which was built on G. and S. profits for G. and S. productions. Savoyard first meant those who had a part in the productions, has since included all and legion G. and S. fans...