used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The odds are so uneven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
culminatedverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪd/
past form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading The odds are so uneven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO POINTS OF VIEW.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
operativesnounUS /ˈɑːpərətɪvz/
plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading TWO POINTS OF VIEW.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
servileadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəl/
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The odds are so uneven.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
Trueman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO POINTS OF VIEW.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading The odds are so uneven.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading TWO POINTS OF VIEW.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the way to the hotel after the exciting incidents of the day, which have culminated in his nomination, Trueman has time to reflect.
which person or people
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On the one side the millions of concentrated capital, commanding the servile votes of the dependent operatives; on the other, eternal principles, supported by a few resolute men who will have to inspire the Nation to action.
but in spite of that
From this reading The poise of a man of his sterling character is not easily disturbed; yet he feels misgivings as to the ultimate result of the pending campaign.
