used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
Blair'snounUS /blerz/
possessive form of “blair” — British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
Charlie
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From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
Danvers
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From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Office-seeking was disgusting to him, but the fight for his friend seemed worth the effort.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Office-seeking was disgusting to him, but the fight for his friend seemed worth the effort.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Office-seeking was disgusting to him, but the fight for his friend seemed worth the effort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Office-seeking was disgusting to him, but the fight for his friend seemed worth the effort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Office-seeking was disgusting to him, but the fight for his friend seemed worth the effort.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
Latimer's
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From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
maelstromnounUS /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river; a state of confused turmoil.
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
Office-seeking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Office-seeking was disgusting to him, but the fight for his friend seemed worth the effort.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
renomination
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From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Office-seeking was disgusting to him, but the fight for his friend seemed worth the effort.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
traceableadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪsəbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
upper-classadjective
occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Although Danvers avowed a dislike for politics, in reality he had the inherent instinct for political life characteristic of the upper-class Englishman, and he threw himself into the maelstrom with all his forces well in hand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Some ten days before the state convention, the Doctor and Danvers went to Helena.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A strong opposition to Judge Latimer's renomination had developed, which was not traceable to any definite source.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charlie Blair's Sister The summer sped hot and with but little rain.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Office-seeking was disgusting to him, but the fight for his friend seemed worth the effort.
