used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Also it might indirectly redound to the political advantage of Marrineal.
in addition
From this reading Also it might indirectly redound to the political advantage of Marrineal.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
arrangernounUS /ərˈeɪndʒər/
a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
Banneker
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From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
for the reason that
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
Delavan
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From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
Ely
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From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
at any time
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
EyrenounUS /er/
a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
FestivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
gratulatoryadjective
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Also it might indirectly redound to the political advantage of Marrineal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
Manzanitanoun
chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
Marrineal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also it might indirectly redound to the political advantage of Marrineal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Also it might indirectly redound to the political advantage of Marrineal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
something you have to do
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
PatriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Also it might indirectly redound to the political advantage of Marrineal.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
redoundverbUS /riˈdaʊnd/
return or recoil
From this reading Also it might indirectly redound to the political advantage of Marrineal.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Put thus to that astute and aspiring public servant, it enlisted his prompt support.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Among his various amiable capacities, Ely Ives included that of ceremonial arranger.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before leaving on his chase to Manzanita, he had conceived the festal notion of a dinner in honor of Banneker, not that he cherished any love for him since the episode of the bet with Delavan Eyre, but because his shrewd foresight perceived in it a closer binding of the editor to the wheels of the victorious Patriot.
