abeyancenounUS /əˈbeɪəns/
temporary cessation or suspension
From this reading There were local factions that kept the matter in abeyance.
in actual fact
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
(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 Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
subject to appointment
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
for the reason that
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
dazzlinglyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading There were local factions that kept the matter in abeyance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
a long fixed look
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
Hawthorne'snounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrnz/
possessive form of “hawthorne” — United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading There were local factions that kept the matter in abeyance.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading There were local factions that kept the matter in abeyance.
Mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There were local factions that kept the matter in abeyance.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
PolknounUS /poʊk/
11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
post-office
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From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
the possibility of future success
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
tenancynounUS /ˈtenənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Their language was clear as crystal; but all the more dazzlingly shone through the crystal that new light of Hawthorne's gaze.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it was hard for people to find that mood, because in fact the Tales _were_ profound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading It is said that President Tyler had at one time actually appointed him to the Salem post-office, but was induced to withdraw his name.
a late time of life
From this reading After nearly four years, Hawthorne's tenancy of the Manse came to an end, and he returned to Salem, with some prospect of an office there from the new Democratic government of Polk.
