used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Chief among these was the conspicuous allusions accorded her by the newspapers.
at or in the front
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Chief among these was the conspicuous allusions accorded her by the newspapers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Chief among these was the conspicuous allusions accorded her by the newspapers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The campaign was full of incidents grateful to Selma's self esteem.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chief among these was the conspicuous allusions accorded her by the newspapers.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Chief among these was the conspicuous allusions accorded her by the newspapers.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
electorsnounUS /ɪˈlektərz/
plural of “elector” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
Elton
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From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading The campaign was full of incidents grateful to Selma's self esteem.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The campaign was full of incidents grateful to Selma's self esteem.
the head of a state government
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The campaign was full of incidents grateful to Selma's self esteem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chief among these was the conspicuous allusions accorded her by the newspapers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The campaign was full of incidents grateful to Selma's self esteem.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Chief among these was the conspicuous allusions accorded her by the newspapers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
pollsnounUS /poʊlz/
the place where people vote
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The campaign was full of incidents grateful to Selma's self esteem.
Selma's
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From this reading The campaign was full of incidents grateful to Selma's self esteem.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Chief among these was the conspicuous allusions accorded her by the newspapers.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The campaign was full of incidents grateful to Selma's self esteem.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Lyons ran ahead of his ticket, receiving more votes than the presidential electors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lyons was chosen Governor by a large majority, as Elton had predicted.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading The Republican Party was worsted at the polls and driven out of power both at Washington and in the State.
