used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
CONGREVEnoun
English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
door-to-dooradjective
(of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
eloquentlyadverbUS /ˈeləkwəntli/
with eloquence
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
gaugedverbUS /ɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
heelers
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From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
nicetynounUS /ˈnaɪsɪti/
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
party'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
a human being
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
politician'snounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
possessive form of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
primariesnounUS /ˈpraɪmeriz/
plural of “primary” — a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
roguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
standard-bearernounUS /ˈstændərdˈberər/
an outstanding leader of a political movement
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
required or under orders
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
Tim
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From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
votersnounUS /ˈvoʊtərz/
plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading A great deal depended upon the person, and the heelers were supposed to have the voters in their precincts gauged to a nicety.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
at the time that
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
which person or people
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Tim Burns was eating his supper of potatoes and eggs at the kitchen table, together with his wife and two children, when a knock came upon the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “_Dull rogues affect the politician’s part, And learn to nod, and smile, and shrug with art._” CONGREVE.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading The workers had made a door-to-door canvass, pleading eloquently with some, making a vague statement of principles to others, hinting at “prospective jobs” to more.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IT was the evening of the primaries and the opposing factions were lined up for the battle that would decide who was to be the party’s standard-bearer within the limits of the ward.
