used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
clamoredverbUS /ˈklæmərd/
past form of “clamor” — make loud demands
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was magnificent to see how deep was the harmony of action.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
don't
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From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
divisible by two
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading It was magnificent to see how deep was the harmony of action.
how
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From this reading It was magnificent to see how deep was the harmony of action.
of great significance or value
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was magnificent to see how deep was the harmony of action.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It was magnificent to see how deep was the harmony of action.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
not any; not one
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
NominationsnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nomination” — the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
ratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈrætəfaɪd/
formally approved and invested with legal authority
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
RecognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was magnificent to see how deep was the harmony of action.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
slunk
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From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was magnificent to see how deep was the harmony of action.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
tricksternounUS /ˈtrɪkstər/
someone who plays practical jokes on others
From this reading The convention clamored its approval, and the small spy and trickster slunk away and disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a certain majesty in the action of this group of roused farmers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nominations were seconded and ratified with shouts, even down through the most important officers in the county and town.
ynounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Recognize no nomination that don't come from a man y' know."
