used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
CitizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
forelocknoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
Fusionists
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From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
mayoraltynounUS /ˈmeɪərəlti/
the position of mayor
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
the force of workers available
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
nominatingverbUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “nominate” — propose as a candidate for some honor
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
Packard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
PROGRAMMEnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOT ON THE PROGRAMME In a few days occurred the Citizens' convention.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A formidable array of men was there; business and professional men, leaders in the city's activities.
(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 It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
Westlake
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From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
at the time that
From this reading Moreover, real enthusiasm ruled the assemblage, and when Colonel Westlake, in a fiery nominating speech, named Theodore Packard, one of the city's leading merchants, for the mayoralty, thunderous demonstrations attested the temper of the delegates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Under the aggressive leadership of Colonel Westlake, the Fusionists had taken time by the forelock and were first in the field with a strong ticket.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading It was an array which might well set the forces that controlled the city government to worrying.
