fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
Dutton
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From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
obtain
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
the act of departing
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
I've
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From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
Kentfield
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From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
most important element
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
not any; not one
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
pollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I've got nearly enough votes promised right now, and I know I can gain over more of the fellows."
Rutley
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From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
in the near future
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
which person or people
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
Wire-pulling
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From this reading THE MIDNIGHT ALARM Wire-pulling extraordinary went on at Kentfield for the next two days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Each candidate had his particular friends, who worked hard to gain votes for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was soon seen that Rutley had no chance, and though he would poll several votes, the main contest was between Dutton and Dick Hamilton.
you're
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From this reading "And you're going to win!" declared Paul with enthusiasm, as he clapped his chum on the back.
