used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
BurroughsnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/
United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But he will be elected."
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading "But he will be elected."
evasivelyadverb
with evasion; in an evasive manner
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
IlnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
Latimer
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From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading "That remains to be seen."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "That remains to be seen."
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That remains to be seen."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
Trovatore
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From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why is there so much opposition to Mr. Burroughs for United States senator?" she inquired.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Il Trovatore The next morning Judge Latimer was surprised to find his wife taking a sudden interest in politics.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But he will be elected."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Several reasons," he answered, evasively, thinking she would not be interested to pursue the subject.
