used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
adduceverb
advance evidence for
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
Bassett
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From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
Bassett's
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From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
behestnounUS /bɪˈhest/
an authoritative command or request
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
the two together, not just one
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
capriciousnessnoun
the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
approval
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
without deviation
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
having made preparations
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
electoratenounUS /ɪˈlektərət/
the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
divisible by two
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
Harwood
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From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
Harwood's
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From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
HOUSE-BOAT
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From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
KANKAKEE
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From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
knifedverbUS /naɪft/
past form of “knife” — use a knife on
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
the force of workers available
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
and nothing more
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
party'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
perfidynounUS /ˈpɜːrfɪdi/
betrayal of a trust
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
rolling-up
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From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
ThatchernounUS /ˈθætʃər/
British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Thatcher had knifed Bassett men or if Thatcher men had been knifed at Bassett's behest, evidence of such perfidy was difficult to adduce from the returns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE KANKAKEE Harwood's faith in Bassett as a political prophet was badly shaken by the result of the campaign that fall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
at the time that
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
which person or people
From this reading Harwood was not sure, as he studied the figures, whether his party's surprising success was attributable to a development of real strength in Thatcher, who had been much in evidence throughout the campaign, or whether Bassett deserved the credit.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading About half the Democratic candidates for state office were elected, but even more surprising was the rolling-up of a good working majority in both houses of the General Assembly.
a late time of life
From this reading He was disposed to think it only another expression of that capriciousness of the electorate which is often manifested in years when national success is not directly involved.
