used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
ballotnounUS /ˈbælət/
a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
BurroughsnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/
United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
candidate'snounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
possessive form of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
put or send forth
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
convenedverbUS /kənˈviːnd/
past form of “convene” — meet formally
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, and the next, the ballot was taken in joint session.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
Debauching
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From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
demoralizationnounUS /dɪˌmɔːrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy
From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
honoringnounUS /ˈɑːnərɪŋ/
conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading The next day, and the next, the ballot was taken in joint session.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
the force of workers available
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, and the next, the ballot was taken in joint session.
ninety-fouradjective
being four more than ninety
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
senatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The next day, and the next, the ballot was taken in joint session.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
statutesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːts/
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
systematized
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From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The next day, and the next, the ballot was taken in joint session.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The first test of each candidate's strength showed that Robert Burroughs had but thirty of the entire ninety-four.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
vote-buying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first ballot for United States senator, as provided for by the Federal statutes, was cast in each branch of the Assembly separately on the second Tuesday after organization; and it was, as usual, scattered by honoring different men of State repute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Debauching a Legislature The rumors of vote-buying before the Legislature convened were forgotten in the facts of the days following.
which person or people
From this reading Thereafter began a systematized demoralization of the men of all parties who constituted the legislative assembly.
