used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
burgoonoun
porridge made of rolled oats
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
FreemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
Hissong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
injectverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒekt/
give an injection to
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
LeCroix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
locustnounUS /ˈloʊkəst/
migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
by chance
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
resortingverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
cut with a saw
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
that is looked for
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
propel through the air
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
thrustsnounUS /θrʌsts/
plural of “thrust” — the force used in pushing
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
town-people
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an occasion which brought out an immense crowd of farmers and town-people.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading John Freeman, his opponent, was making a vigorous canvass for the nomination before the democratic primary.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
votersnounUS /ˈvoʊtərz/
plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doctor Hissong was announced as a candidate for the Legislature.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Freeman, unfortunately, saw fit to inject personalities into the campaign, and sought to throw the old doctor into a violent passion, possibly leading him to his old weakness of resorting to liquor, but Doctor Hissong made his canvass upon a high plane, appealing to the voters from a standpoint of the duties and responsibilities involving this honor, and ignoring the petty thrusts of his opponent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Major LeCroix gave a burgoo at his locust grove on the river, to which all the candidates were invited.
