used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE IDEA.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
anew
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In both places he was very busy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In both places he was very busy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
constituencynounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənsi/
the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
demoralisationnoun
a state of disorder and confusion
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A STRANGE IDEA.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
Mandeville's
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From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
go across or through
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In both places he was very busy.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
Quisante
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From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
worried and uneasy
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE IDEA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
precisely as stated
From this reading In both places he was very busy.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading Again he was like an electric current, not travelling now from constituency to constituency, but between Westminster and his cousin Mandeville's offices in the City.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His leader had declared for a waiting policy, and an interval in which the demoralisation of defeat should pass away; the party must feel its feet again, the great man said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next few weeks were a time of restless activity with Alexander Quisante.
