used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
(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 He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXILED FROM HOME AND FRIENDS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
convertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
a female human offspring
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
DeterminingadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
dignitariesnounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/
plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
divisible by two
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
EXILEDverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading EXILED FROM HOME AND FRIENDS.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading EXILED FROM HOME AND FRIENDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading EXILED FROM HOME AND FRIENDS.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
GubernatorialadjectiveUS /ɡuːˌbɜːrnəˈtɔːriːəl/
relating to a governor
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
Hamblin
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From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading EXILED FROM HOME AND FRIENDS.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
LegislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
engage in
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
Mannis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
the force of workers available
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Legislative season drawing to a close, Senator Hamblin made preparations to return home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading He therefore concentrated all his energies to accomplish two objects: his own nomination and the marriage of his daughter to Walter Mannis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
at the time that
From this reading So successful had been his efforts to make friends for himself, that even when the session closed, and before his canvass began, he was spoken of as the probable choice of his party for the Governor's chair.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Determining upon an active and early canvass for the nomination as Gubernatorial candidate, his money had been lavishly expended to win converts, while his large dinner parties--the finest of the season--were attended by leading men and high dignitaries.
