Chapter XXI

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From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

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From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

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From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

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From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

later than; following

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

the lower side of anything

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

a member of the Democratic Party

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

separation resulting from hostility

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

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From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

advancing in amount or intensity

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

not producing an intended effect

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

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 AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

engage in

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

having no meaning or direction or purpose

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

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From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

and nothing more

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

win a victory over

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

relating to a president or presidency

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

with little or no delay

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

plural of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

free from harm or evil

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

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From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AT MICKLE STREET The presidential election of the autumn of 1884 brought the long Republican _regime_ to an end.

the upper part of anything

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

being four more than twenty

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

the act of using

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the following summer Whitman had a slight sun-stroke, which rendered walking much more difficult.[677] For several months he was a good deal confined to his little house, but his friends promptly came to the rescue with a horse and light American waggon.[678] He was overcome with gratitude for the gift--driving, as we have seen, was one of his delights--and he promptly began to make full use of his new toy.

during the time that

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.

a Caucasian

From this reading With his return to the White House the South may be said to have returned to the Union, after a generation of bitter estrangement.

United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whitman, with a number of independent Republicans known as "Mugwumps," supported the Democrat, Mr. Grover Cleveland.

a late time of life

From this reading During the twenty-four years of its continuance the old party cries had become almost meaningless, and the parties themselves ineffective, while political life had grown increasingly corrupt from top to bottom.[676] The only practical demand of the hour was for a good government, and this required a change of party.