used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
Anti-Trust
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From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
deliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
Martha
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From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
MARTHA'S
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From this reading MARTHA'S PREMONITION.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
not any; not one
From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
a brief written record
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
on one occasion
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
and nothing more
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
PREMONITIONnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading MARTHA'S PREMONITION.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
move hurridly
From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Once only had he sent her a note telling her of his safe arrival in the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the rush of the sessions of the Anti-Trust conference he had had no time to keep his promise to Martha.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
Trueman
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From this reading Trueman remains in Chicago after the close of the Anti-Trust conference so as to be present at the National convention of the Independence party.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He is one of the delegates at large to this convention, and hopes to be able to exert an influence over its deliberations, now that he has won some renown as a speaker.
