used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
(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 The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
any thing at all
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
citedverbUS /ˈsaɪtəd/
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
Cleverdale
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From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
common-sense
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From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
DALEY'S
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From this reading DALEY'S STRENGTH WANES.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
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 The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
electiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektɪv/
subject to popular election
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
else
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From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
divisible by two
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
franchisenounUS /ˈfræntʃaɪz/
an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
Hamblin
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From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
InvestigatornounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
engage in
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
the force of workers available
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
profligatenounUS /ˈprɔːflɪɡeɪt/
a dissolute man in fashionable society
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
SargentnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
Sargent's
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From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading DALEY'S STRENGTH WANES.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It came out boldly against Senator Hamblin, and charged that his action at the convention meant the overthrow of his party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
the act of using
From this reading It cited the charges first brought by Sargent, copied Sargent's first statement in full, and then charged that the profligate use of money had done more than anything else to make the elective franchise a farce.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
WANESnounUS /weɪnz/
plural of “wane” — a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
From this reading DALEY'S STRENGTH WANES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The appearance of the _Investigator_ next morning was like a thunderbolt in the village of Cleverdale.
at the time that
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The editor stated that he had stood by the man as long as he had even a piece of argument to catch his toes on, but when the wisdom of the men controlling the convention could not bring Senator Hamblin to see his duty, when a compromise candidate was asked for and refused, it was time for all respectable men in the party to declare themselves on the side of honesty, justice, and common-sense.
