used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
anew
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
(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 Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His wife and daughters neglected him completely.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mrs. Crow conducted her own campaign.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
Crowites
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From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading His wife and daughters neglected him completely.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
Don't
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From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
at any time
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Crow conducted her own campaign.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wife and daughters neglected him completely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
livelieradjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliər/
comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
materializeverbUS /məˈtɪriəlaɪz/
come into being; become reality
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
Minnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading His wife and daughters neglected him completely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
and nothing more
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Crow conducted her own campaign.
sedentaryadjectiveUS /ˈsedənteri/
requiring sitting or little activity
From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
slogannounUS /ˈsloʊɡən/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
express in speech
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
Stitzenberg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
Tinkletown
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From this reading Never in all its sedentary existence had Tinkletown experienced a livelier campaign.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anderson discovered to his great dismay that his meals were not only irregular in the matter of time, but frequently did not materialize at all.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife and daughters neglected him completely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you vote for Minnie Stitzenberg, I'll never speak to you again," was the common argument of the Crowites, and "Don't you ever try to look me in the face again if you vote for that old Mrs. Crow," was the slogan of the opposition.
