used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
any thing at all
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
permission to do something
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
How
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From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
engage in
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
continue talking
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
RebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
move hurridly
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, the real and practical question now is, How ought the Government to proceed?
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
precisely as stated
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Upon what terms should it consent to receive back and recognize the Rebel States?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And in the mean time I do not see that anything could be better than the cautious and tentative manner in which the President is proceeding.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I confess that I am sometimes tempted to go with a rush on this subject,--since so fair an opportunity is given to destroy the monster,--and to make it the very business and object of the war to sweep it out of existence.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But that will be the end; and for the way, things will work out their own issues.
