used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
candidacynounUS /ˈkændɪdəsi/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
CavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
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 Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
not any; not one
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
POLITICSnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Early in October, he announced his candidacy for Mayor; and he proceeded to push it.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
Routt
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From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
tussleverbUS /ˈtʌsəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
a message informing of danger
From this reading But in spite of that warning, Wint had looked for no more than a polite and friendly rivalry, a congenial conflict, a good-natured tussle between friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was to find that Routt had meant exactly what he said; that Routt as a political opponent and Routt as a friend were two very different personalities.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In their talk at the Caves, he had warned Wint what to expect.
Wint
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From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading POLITICS Jack Routt was as good as his word to Wint.
