used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
ballotsnounUS /ˈbæləts/
plural of “ballot” — a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
without doubt or question
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
COMMITTEEnounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
distributeverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
assemble or get together
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
only a very short time before
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
Newbury
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From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
not any; not one
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
others
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From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMMITTEE DECIDES PRESIDENT JOHN had his ballots ready.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
which person or people
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will distribute blank slips of paper,” he said, “and Mr. Frost will kindly gather up the votes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He descended from his throne and paraded along the line, distributing blank ballots with a great show of solemnity.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
produce a literary work
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Those which he put into the hands of the Newbury delegates could hardly be called blank, as they had the word “Yes” written clearly upon them.
an affirmative
From this reading Those who think that the protest should be sustained will write ‘Yes’ upon their ballots, the others will write ‘No.’”
