used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
wanted intensely
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
characterized by great determination
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
set up or found
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
Harrington
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From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
Josephine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
and nothing more
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
held dear
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
joined in matrimony
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
a particular point in time
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
absolutely essential
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
not any; not one
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
carry out
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
ThornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
push forcefully
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
twelvemonthnoun
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It chanced that the presidential election took place in that year, just a twelvemonth after John's marriage, and the unusual occurrences that attended the struggle gave him the chance he desired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
(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 He loved his new life, and the instinct to take a leading part was strong in him, but he knew too well the importance of the first impression made by a long speech to thrust himself forward until the right moment came.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Three candidates were supported nearly equally by the East, the West, and the South, and on opening the sealed documents in the presence of the two houses, it was found that no one of the three had obtained the majority necessary to elect him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With characteristic patience he determined to await a favorable opportunity before speaking at any length in the Capitol.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading John Harrington and Josephine Thorn were married in the autumn of that year, and six months later John was elected to the Senate.
