used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
centred
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From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This was due to several factors.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading This was due to several factors.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
usually; as a rule
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
KILLERnounUS /ˈkɪlər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
any competition
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
with speed
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
RepublicansnounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/
plural of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The chief local interest centred in the race for the nomination of the dominant party for secretary of state.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This was due to several factors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
not in physical motion
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was due to several factors.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was due to several factors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
votersnounUS /ˈvoʊtərz/
plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The war was still so near that it would have a determining influence on thousands of voters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Chief of these was the fight between two candidates of outstanding personality, a fight which rapidly developed into a bitter one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE KILLER STRIKES It was generally recognized that the Republicans would carry the state that year.
