adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The session was drawing toward its close.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
constituentsnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənts/
plural of “constituent” — an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
Dilworthy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The session was drawing toward its close.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The session was drawing toward its close.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
legislatorsnounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtərz/
plural of “legislator” — someone who makes or enacts laws
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
painstakingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋ/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
re-elect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
re-election
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The session was drawing toward its close.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The session was drawing toward its close.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The session was drawing toward its close.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The session was drawing toward its close.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The legislature whose duty it would be to re-elect him to the United States Senate, was already in session.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The University bill was safe, now; he could leave it without fear; it needed his presence and his watching no longer.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Mr. Dilworthy considered his re-election certain, but he was a careful, painstaking man, and if, by visiting his State he could find the opportunity to persuade a few more legislators to vote for him, he held the journey to be well worth taking.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Senator Dilworthy thought he would run out west and shake hands with his constituents and let them look at him.
