used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BIRTH OF A NEW PARTY.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading Gorman Purdy is the instigator of all these adverse stories.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
(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 Gorman Purdy is the instigator of all these adverse stories.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading BIRTH OF A NEW PARTY.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
approval
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
delegationsnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “delegation” — a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
disaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈfektɪd/
discontented as toward authority
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
Gorman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gorman Purdy is the instigator of all these adverse stories.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
instigatornounUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtər/
someone who deliberately foments trouble
From this reading Gorman Purdy is the instigator of all these adverse stories.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gorman Purdy is the instigator of all these adverse stories.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
Nevins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BIRTH OF A NEW PARTY.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIRTH OF A NEW PARTY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
and nothing more
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading BIRTH OF A NEW PARTY.
Party'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
possessive form of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
PlutocratsnounUS /ˈpluːtəkræts/
plural of “plutocrat” — someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
Purdy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gorman Purdy is the instigator of all these adverse stories.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
be seated
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
in the near future
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
plural of “story” — 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 Gorman Purdy is the instigator of all these adverse stories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you do not credit the statement that the Eastern delegations have become disaffected?"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Gorman Purdy is the instigator of all these adverse stories.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
Trueman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
vice-presidentialadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪsprezəˈdentʃəl/
relating to a vice president or vice-presidency
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "That's only one of the rumors which the Plutocrats have set afloat since they unearthed the fact that you are to be a candidate for the vice-presidential nomination.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will soon find that my assertion was based on absolute knowledge, for your nomination will be unanimous," Nevins declares to Trueman as they sit in private conference, on the eve of the Independence Party's convention.
