Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

tolerating without protest

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

on or to one side

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

ostentatiously lofty in style

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

a large formal assembly

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

a public act of denouncing

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

at any time

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

and nothing more

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

not any; not one

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

-ing form of “nominate” — propose as a candidate for some honor

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

above and across; more than

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

lasting three seasons or more

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

in a regular manner

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

plural of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

in the near future

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

express in speech

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

with resolute determination

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

in a resolute manner

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was, so to speak, like reading one’s own obituary notice—or, as one hardy, perennial office-seeker remarked—attending one’s own funeral and getting back home in time for supper.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The candidates themselves, accepting defeat at the outset, took little or no interest in the campaign aside from the slight satisfaction they eked out of seeing their names on the printed ballot.

not restrained or controlled

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

feeling self-importance

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Ever since the Civil War the party had stoutly and steadfastly put up a ticket and just as regularly had abandoned it to its fate.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading GOOCH DECLARES HIMSELF The Republicans of the county in convention a week later went through the formality of nominating a ticket, a heretofore useless procedure attended by vainglorious claims, bombastic oratory, unbridled denunciation and a grim sort of jauntiness that passed for confidence and died as soon as the meeting was over.