used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
AntiochnounUS /ˈæntiɑːk/
a town in southern Turkey; ancient commercial center and capital of Syria; an early center of Christianity
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
carefully weighed
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
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 He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
KENYON
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From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
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 Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
majoritiesnounUS /məˈdʒɔːrɪtiz/
plural of “majority” — the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
come together
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
nominationsnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nomination” — the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
painstakingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋ/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
in the near future
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
primariesnounUS /ˈpraɪmeriz/
plural of “primary” — a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
Ryder's
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From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
make square
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
two-story
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From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The great man had his official headquarters at the _Herald_ office, a ramshackle two-story building on the west side of the square.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The former smoked his cigars and talked incessantly of primaries, nominations, and majorities--topics on which they appeared to be profoundly versed.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Here he was at home to the local politicians, and to such of the general public as wished to meet him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was Ryder's guest for a week, and the _Herald_ recorded his movements with painstaking accuracy and with what its editor secretly considered metropolitan enterprise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading KENYON came to town to remind his Antioch friends and supporters that presently he would be needing their votes.
