used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They'll be a rousin' vote in the mountings sure enough."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Judy's sole comment on the letter was:
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "They'll be a rousin' vote in the mountings sure enough."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
insecureadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsəkjər/
not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
Judy's
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From this reading Judy's sole comment on the letter was:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Judy's sole comment on the letter was:
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
mountings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They'll be a rousin' vote in the mountings sure enough."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Judy's sole comment on the letter was:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
piedmontnounUS /ˈpiːdmɑːnt/
the plateau between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains: parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
rousin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They'll be a rousin' vote in the mountings sure enough."
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Judy's sole comment on the letter was:
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
move an implement through
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "They'll be a rousin' vote in the mountings sure enough."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
They'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They'll be a rousin' vote in the mountings sure enough."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
to-morrow
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From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judy's sole comment on the letter was:
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As for my campaign for the Senate, I know your loyalty too well to doubt that it has your approval; and now that the intrusion of a third candidate has rendered the result somewhat insecure in the piedmont part of the district, I hope to interest you so far that you will help me stir up a rousing vote in the mountains."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I feel that I have neglected my duty in not visiting you before, but I have had my days and nights so full of work that it has really seemed impossible until now.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am going up to-morrow to enjoy one of your matchless suppers and have a talk with you about whatever interests you.
