used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
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 "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
COUPnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
Courier'snounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
possessive form of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
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 "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
with resolute determination
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
set up or found
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
FusionnounUS /ˈfjuːʒən/
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
Fusionists
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From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUP IN SIGHT The succeeding fortnight found the Fusionists much exercised in mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
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 With the election now but a few days off, the chances for the Reform ticket looked hopeless.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
votingnounUS /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
Westlake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh!" groaned Colonel Westlake, in a conversation with the Courier's managing editor one evening, "if only we could nail 'em somewhere!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
at the time that
From this reading But there was never a time when everything was locked up as it is now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Do what they could, the trend was steadily, and with gathering impetus, the other way; the way of the devil, as the Fusion leaders firmly believed, but they could not induce the balance of voting power to think likewise.
