used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
the state of being absent
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
(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 GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
annexationnounUS /ˌænekˈseɪʃən/
incorporation by joining or uniting
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
Calhoun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
Commerson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
set up or found
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
come to pass
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
Philibert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
RumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
except for; apart from
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
express in words
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
in the near future
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Rumors abounded, I found as soon as I struck the first cities below the Canadian line.
TENNESSEEnounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
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 GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
(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 It was now well toward the middle of April, and, brief as had been my absence, I knew there had been time for many things to happen in Washington as well as in Montreal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I say nothing further of the arguments I employed with him, and nothing of our journey to Washington, save that we made it hastily as possible.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE Women distrust men too much in general, and not enough in particular.--_Philibert Commerson._ Now all the more was it necessary for me and my friend from Oregon to hasten on to Washington.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was in the air now that under Calhoun there would be put before Congress a distinct and definite attempt at the annexation of Texas.
