used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Mr. President, I am surprised and mortified.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some one proposed Vallew's name as a candidate for the Legislature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Some one proposed Vallew's name as a candidate for the Legislature.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
flightinessnoun
the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. President, I am surprised and mortified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading Some one proposed Vallew's name as a candidate for the Legislature.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading "Mr. President, I am surprised and mortified.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. President, I am surprised and mortified.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some one proposed Vallew's name as a candidate for the Legislature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
on one occasion
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some one proposed Vallew's name as a candidate for the Legislature.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "Mr. President, I am surprised and mortified.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Some one proposed Vallew's name as a candidate for the Legislature.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
unusual or striking
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one proposed Vallew's name as a candidate for the Legislature.
SonoranounUS /səˈnɔːrə/
ground snakes
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Mr. President, I am surprised and mortified.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
Vallew
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From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
Vallew's
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From this reading Some one proposed Vallew's name as a candidate for the Legislature.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He rose to his feet with a clouded face, and in an angry voice said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His good nature was tested once while presiding over a party convention at Sonora for the nomination of candidates for legislative and county offices.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among the delegates was the eccentric John Vallew, whose mind was a singular compound of shrewdness and flightiness, and was stored with the most out-of-the-way scraps of learning, philosophy, and poetry.
