used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
acrimonynounUS /ˈækrɪmoʊni/
a rough and bitter manner
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
deem to be
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
power to direct or determine
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
discourtesynoun
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
evasionnounUS /ɪˈveɪʒən/
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
every person
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
IDEALSnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
influencingverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
JOHN'SnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
Newbury
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From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
not any; not one
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
express in words
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
SumnernounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
TALBOTnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
express in words
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
propel through the air
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
Trowbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
unreservedlyadverb
without reservation
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
verged
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From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
Westcott
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From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They did not lack advice as to what to say and what not to say, nor original suggestions concerning methods of influencing the Trowbridge vote, which, as everybody understood, must really decide the matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PRESIDENT JOHN’S IDEALS TALBOT and Sumner were the Westcott members of the general committee which was to consider the protest of the Newbury captain.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Westcott was the only counsellor to whom they gave heed, and his directions they determined to follow to the best of their ability.
belonging to which person
From this reading Such a course was especially difficult for Talbot, whose vehemence tolerated no trifling or evasion, and whose frankness verged on discourtesy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were to avoid all display of feeling, keep their tempers under absolute control, tell their story calmly without acrimony, and throw themselves unreservedly upon the sense of fairness of the committee.
