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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Our coin-op Congress can't find the cloakroom door unless
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In what sense "cloakroom" is used in the sentence below? Please let me know. Thanks.
Summary: Forget Google's Senate hearings: our coin-op Congress can't find the cloakroom door unless a lobbyist greases the way.
cloakroom
1 a : a room in which outdoor clothing may be placed during one's stay b : CHECKROOM
2 : an anteroom of a legislative chamber where members may relax and confer with colleagues
3 British : LAVATORY 2
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
In what sense "cloakroom" is used in the sentence below? Please let me know. Thanks.
Summary: Forget Google's Senate hearings: our coin-op Congress can't find the cloakroom door unless a lobbyist greases the way.
cloakroom
1 a : a room in which outdoor clothing may be placed during one's stay b : CHECKROOM
2 : an anteroom of a legislative chamber where members may relax and confer with colleagues
3 British : LAVATORY 2
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
Top answer
It could be either 1 or 2, depending on how familiar the writer is with the workings of Congress. #1 is more generally known.
- It could be either 1 or 2, depending on how familiar the writer is with the workings of Congress.
- #1 is more generally known.
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It could be either 1 or 2, depending on how familiar the writer is with the workings of Congress. #1 is more generally known.
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Dear Jackson6612,
In this sentence, "cloakroom" refers to two specific rooms inside of The United States Congress (the buiding) in Washington D.C.
The US Congress (the building) is divided into two areas: The Senate and The House of Representatives. The large rooms in which the Senators and the Members of the House meet to discuss and debate legislation have antechambers called c
In this sentence, "cloakroom" refers to two specific rooms inside of The United States Congress (the buiding) in Washington D.C.
The US Congress (the building) is divided into two areas: The Senate and The House of Representatives. The large rooms in which the Senators and the Members of the House meet to discuss and debate legislation have antechambers called c
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Thank you, Mr. M., John. I understand it now.
Best regards
Jackson
Best regards
Jackson
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