used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading At home you can select a drink that is appropriate for any stage of a campaign.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
beveragenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading There is no regular campaign beverage.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At home you can select a drink that is appropriate for any stage of a campaign.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
ClimbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
ConvertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
couldn't
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From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
take in liquids
From this reading At home you can select a drink that is appropriate for any stage of a campaign.
EiffelnounUS /ˈaɪfəl/
French engineer who constructed the Eiffel Tower (1832-1923)
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is something queer about the liquor here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading There is something queer about the liquor here.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no regular campaign beverage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
Pardnernoun
an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
PosesnounUS /ˈpoʊzəz/
plural of “pose” — affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There is something queer about the liquor here.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading There is no regular campaign beverage.
RescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading At home you can select a drink that is appropriate for any stage of a campaign.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There is something queer about the liquor here.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At home you can select a drink that is appropriate for any stage of a campaign.
standard-bearernounUS /ˈstændərdˈberər/
an outstanding leader of a political movement
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is something queer about the liquor here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Bad Boy's Second Letter from Paris--Dad Poses as a Mormon Bishop and Has to Be Rescued--They Climb the Eiffel Tower and the Old Man Gets Converted.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
at the time that
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At home you can select a drink that is appropriate for any stage of a campaign.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Paris, France.--Old Pardner in Crime: I got your letter, telling me about the political campaign that is raging at home, and when I read it to dad he wanted to go right out and fill up on campaign whisky and yell for his presidential candidate, but he couldn't find any whisky, so he has not tried to carry any precincts of Paris for our standard-bearer.
