20th
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From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
affixedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪkst/
firmly attached
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
Bassett's
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From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
CommonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
conclusivelyadverbUS /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
conveningnounUS /kənˈviːnɪŋ/
the act of convening
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
DemocratsnounUS /ˈdeməkræts/
plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading So reasoned loyal Democrats.
depictingnounUS /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/
a representation by picture or portraiture
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
errverbUS /er/
to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
give expression to
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
fellingverbUS /ˈfelɪŋ/
-ing form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
made afraid
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
frugalitynounUS /fruːˈɡæləti/
prudence in avoiding waste
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
gallops
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From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
the head of a state government
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
HATHauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
HoosiernounUS /ˈhuːʒər/
a native or resident of Indiana
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
incompetencenounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpətəns/
lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading So reasoned loyal Democrats.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
and nothing more
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
not any; not one
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
PARLIAMENTnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
an amount of time
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading So reasoned loyal Democrats.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
reopenedverbUS /riˈoʊpənd/
past form of “reopen” — open again or anew
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So reasoned loyal Democrats.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was Morton Bassett's legislature, declared the Republican press, brought back to the capital to do those things which it had left undone at the regular session.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE KING HATH SUMMONED HIS PARLIAMENT The Great Seal of the Hoosier Commonwealth, depicting a sturdy pioneer felling a tree while behind him a frightened buffalo gallops madly into oblivion, was affixed to a proclamation of the governor convening the legislature in special session on the 20th of November.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Democratic newspapers proved conclusively that the demands of the state institutions said to be in dire need were the fruit of a long period of Republican extravagance, for which the Democratic Party, always prone to err on the side of frugality, was in no wise responsible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Republican governor had caused the legislative halls to be reopened merely to give a false impression of Democratic incompetence, but in due season the people would express their opinion of that governor.
