used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
speak to
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
a cherished desire
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Vassar plunged next day into his fight.
DemocratnounUS /ˈdeməkræt/
a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
fairy-tales
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From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Vassar plunged next day into his fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Waldron had moved rapidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vassar plunged next day into his fight.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
IndependentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Vassar plunged next day into his fight.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
immediately past
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Waldron had moved rapidly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Vassar plunged next day into his fight.
nominatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtəd/
appointed by nomination
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Vassar plunged next day into his fight.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
with speed
From this reading Waldron had moved rapidly.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
underminingverbUS /ˈʌndərmaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
Vassar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vassar plunged next day into his fight.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
votersnounUS /ˈvoʊtərz/
plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
Waldron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Waldron had moved rapidly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Virginia Holland was booked for a canvass of each election district the last week in October.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His opponents had already nominated an Independent Democrat of foreign birth, a Bohemian of ability, whom he knew to be a man of ambition and good address.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women had begun a house to house canvass of voters and the number of fairy-tales they had started for the purpose of undermining his position and influence was a startling revelation of their skill in the art of lying.
