used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An educational campaign can hardly be too long.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "An educational campaign can hardly be too long.
for the reason that
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading "An educational campaign can hardly be too long.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "An educational campaign can hardly be too long.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
dampedverbUS /dæmpt/
past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
demagoguenounUS /ˈdeməɡɑːɡ/
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
dog-days
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From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading "An educational campaign can hardly be too long.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
flurrynounUS /ˈflɜːri/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading "There's the pity of our lack of time," frowned Sprague.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
only a very short time before
From this reading "An educational campaign can hardly be too long.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading "There's the pity of our lack of time," frowned Sprague.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "An educational campaign can hardly be too long.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
not any; not one
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "There's the pity of our lack of time," frowned Sprague.
paper-and-ink
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From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "There's the pity of our lack of time," frowned Sprague.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
ripplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
Shelby
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From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
for a short time
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
shoulder-rubbing
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From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
Sprague
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From this reading "There's the pity of our lack of time," frowned Sprague.
Sprague's
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From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
There's
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From this reading "There's the pity of our lack of time," frowned Sprague.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "There's the pity of our lack of time," frowned Sprague.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "An educational campaign can hardly be too long.
the act of testing something
From this reading As a matter of fact, the independent candidate did give the shoulder-rubbing process a trial.
Volney
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From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Many a demagogue has failed of election because we vote in November and not in dog-days."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the by no means contracted limits of Volney Sprague's paper-and-ink horizon the flurry of the attack on Shelby threw its ripples far, but Graves shortly damped the editor's professional delight by the remark that he had been assured of no man's vote because of it.
