used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
apathynounUS /ˈæpəθi/
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nor had the interval since the convention been a time for folding of hands.
blanketedadjectiveUS /ˈblæŋkətɪd/
covered with (or as if with) a blanket
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
BowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
bugaboonounUS /ˈbʌɡəbuː/
an imaginary monster used to frighten children
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
candidate'snounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
possessive form of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
rid of obstructions
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Nor had the interval since the convention been a time for folding of hands.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
CulturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
Demijohnnoun
large bottle with a short narrow neck; often has small handles at neck and is enclosed in wickerwork
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Nor had the interval since the convention been a time for folding of hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Nor had the interval since the convention been a time for folding of hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Shelby should have stirred local pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
Hilliard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Nor had the interval since the convention been a time for folding of hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Shelby should have stirred local pride.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had the interval since the convention been a time for folding of hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Shelby should have stirred local pride.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
Shelby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shelby should have stirred local pride.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Shelby should have stirred local pride.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Shelby should have stirred local pride.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hilliard rounded her social circle, rallying the members of the Culture Club to stand by their own, and appealing to such outside its membership as seemed desirable on the ground of local pride.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nor had the interval since the convention been a time for folding of hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
Tuscaroranoun
a member of an Iroquois people who formerly lived in North Carolina and then moved to New York State and joined the Iroquois
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the night of the meeting it was clear that that bugaboo of politicians, a general apathy, had blanketed the candidate's own community.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
a late time of life
From this reading Not for years, in fact not since Bowers himself sat in Congress, had the nomination come to Tuscarora County out of the several counties which the Demijohn District comprised.
