used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I’ve just had a talk with Seeley and Ellison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
anti-Tammany
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From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They’re coming here at three o’clock."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
BeginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They’re coming here at three o’clock."
DemocratsnounUS /ˈdeməkræts/
plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
the act of consuming food
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
EllisonnounUS /ˈelɪsən/
United States novelist who wrote about a young Black man and his struggles in American society (1914-1994)
From this reading "I’ve just had a talk with Seeley and Ellison.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They’re coming here at three o’clock."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
I've
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From this reading "I’ve just had a talk with Seeley and Ellison.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
indorsementnoun
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
and nothing more
From this reading "I’ve just had a talk with Seeley and Ellison.
Leighton
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From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
Luke'snounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading They’re coming here at three o’clock."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
Seeley
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From this reading "I’ve just had a talk with Seeley and Ellison.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I’ve just had a talk with Seeley and Ellison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
They're
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From this reading They’re coming here at three o’clock."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They’re coming here at three o’clock."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Leighton passed through Luke’s room on his return from luncheon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Begins to look as if we can get the indorsement of the anti-Tammany Democrats," he said as he hurried by.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading His face was drawn with the long worry of his campaign; he had been eating with two politicians and shaping plans while he bolted food.
