used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
anew
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
for the reason that
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
congressionaladjectiveUS /kənˈɡreʃənəl/
of or relating to congress
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
destroyed or killed
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading It was of infinite satisfaction to him in many ways.
Isleham
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From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of infinite satisfaction to him in many ways.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was of infinite satisfaction to him in many ways.
ModestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was of infinite satisfaction to him in many ways.
not in physical motion
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was of infinite satisfaction to him in many ways.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was of infinite satisfaction to him in many ways.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Modest as a congressional salary would be, it was at least in cash--and that was what he most needed then.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN two weeks had passed, Pembroke still had not gone to Isleham--but in that time much had happened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The congressional convention had been held, and the ball had been opened for him by Cave with great brilliancy and power--and after a hard fight of two days, Pembroke had got the nomination for Congress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First because of the honor, which he honestly coveted--and again because of the ready money his election would bring.
