1893
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From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REPUBLIC WITHOUT A PRESIDENT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
ANDOVER
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
blood-redadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
bulletinsnounUS /ˈbʊlətənz/
plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
Francisco
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From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
GarfieldnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
MAGICIANSnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃənz/
plural of “magician” — someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading A REPUBLIC WITHOUT A PRESIDENT.
REPUBLICnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading A REPUBLIC WITHOUT A PRESIDENT.
rivalled
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From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
San
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From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
SENIORadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE NEW SENIOR AT ANDOVER," "THE MASTER OF THE MAGICIANS," ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
UNPRECEDENTEDadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading This was the announcement as it appeared in blood-red, gigantic capitals by the door of the New York _Tribune_ building: UNPRECEDENTED CALAMITY!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
at the time that
From this reading The excitement rivalled that occasioned by the assassination of Garfield, and by night the country was as bewildered and aghast as when the news came that Lincoln was murdered.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A REPUBLIC WITHOUT A PRESIDENT.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading On the morning of the eighth of June, 1893, at about ten o'clock, crowds were seen clustered in front of the daily newspaper bulletins in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Boston.
