used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
ballotnounUS /ˈbælət/
a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading * * * * * James blinked.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
EducationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading * * * * * James blinked.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
and nothing more
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
not often
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
SplinterverbUS /ˈsplɪntər/
withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
not in physical motion
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "Splinter" parties, the editorial said, seldom succeeded in gaining a primary objective.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
being of use or service
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading They only succeeded in drawing votes from the other major parties, in splitting the total ballot, and dividing public opinion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
look attentively
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
weathervanenoun
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading On the other hand, they did provide a useful political weathervane for the major parties to watch most carefully.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading And while his heart was still unhappy, he turned to page four and read an open editorial that discussed the chances of The Educational Party in the coming Election Year.
