used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
(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 THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
arrow'snounUS /ˈæroʊz/
possessive form of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom reached the hall at six-thirty.
Barry
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From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
canvassverbUS /ˈkænvəs/
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
Foley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
the literary culture
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
the force of workers available
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
operativeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpərətɪv/
being in force or having or exerting force
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
pollsnounUS /poʊlz/
the place where people vote
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
PotomacnounUS /pəˈtoʊmək/
a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Tom reached the hall at six-thirty.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
six-thirty
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From this reading Tom reached the hall at six-thirty.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading However, he had a bracing confidence running through his agitation; he felt that he controlled the arrow of fortune.
up to a particular time
From this reading The polls did not open till seven, but already thirty or forty of Foley's men stood in knots in front of the building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
male cat
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
union'snounUS /ˈjuːnjənz/
possessive form of “union” — an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
in or at the place that
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The man to man canvass; the feminine influence made operative by Mrs. Barry; the letters with which Ruth had helped him,--these, he was certain, had drawn the arrow's head to the spot where rested his stake and the union's.
which person or people
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ELECTION Tom set out for Potomac Hall Wednesday evening with the emotions of a gambler who had placed his fortune on a single color; his all was risked on the event of that night.
