used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
(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 It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
briberynounUS /ˈbraɪbəri/
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
ELECTEDadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
at any time
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
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 In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
go across or through
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
by chance
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
PRESIDESverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdz/
third-person singular of “preside” — act as president
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
ROOSEVELT'SnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelts/
possessive form of “roosevelt” — 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
SENATEnounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
TAXverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
THEODORE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The parade took several hours to pass, and was witnessed by crowds almost as great as had witnessed the Dewey demonstration.
TOURnounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was composed of all sorts and conditions of men, from bankers and brokers of Wall Street to the humble factory and mill hands from up the river and beyond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In New York City, as the time drew closer for the election, there was every intimation that the contest would be an unusually "hot" one, and that there would be much bribery and corruption.
but in spite of that
From this reading ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES--PRESIDES OVER THE SENATE--TAX UPON THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH--START ON ANOTHER GRAND HUNTING TOUR But the campaign, sharp and bitter as it had been, was not yet at an end.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In New York City there followed a "Sound Money Parade," which was perhaps the largest of its kind ever witnessed in the United States.
