used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
any person at all
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
the lower side of anything
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
Fred
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From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
Gabe
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From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
engage in
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
by chance
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "I hope you win out, too, Fred," was the quick reply.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I hope you win out, too, Fred," was the quick reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
get by special effort
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I hope you win out, too, Fred," was the quick reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope you win out, too, Fred," was the quick reply.
(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 "Well, as he is acting captain now, perhaps he deserves it," answered Jack slowly.
Werner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think if anybody has a job to get elected, it will be you, Jack," came from Randy.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE ELECTION FOR OFFICERS "Jack, I hope you win out in that election," said Fred, after the conference had come to an end and the cadets had dispersed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can bet your bottom dollar that Gabe Werner will make every effort to secure that office."
