used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading This he absolutely refused to do.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
CongressmennounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmɪn/
plural of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This he absolutely refused to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
Elliott
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From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
every person
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
GibbsnounUS /ɡɪbz/
United States chemist (1839-1903)
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
GreeneradjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnər/
comparative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
and nothing more
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
Langston
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From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
the force of workers available
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
others
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From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
Pinchback
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From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
any competition
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
RevelsnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
SmallsnounUS /smɔːlz/
plural of “small” — the slender part of the back
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
steadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he absolutely refused to do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Bruce and Revels had been United States Senators; Elliott and Smalls and a dozen others had been Congressmen; Pinchback, Lynch, Langston, Gibbs, and Greener had been sent for diplomatic service to foreign countries, and others had held high State offices; and a multitude of negroes had been county and city officials of various kinds.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
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 Everybody expected Washington to accept some kind of political position, but he steadfastly refused.
a Caucasian
From this reading Time after time, men of his own race and white men urged him to run for office, or accept an appointment by the President to high office.
which person or people
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
a late time of life
From this reading Most of the negroes who gained any prominence or influence in the years just after the Civil War entered politics.
