1851
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From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
1854
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From this reading The measure became a law in 1854.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
advocatedverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
anew
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
annexverbUS /ˈæneks/
take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The measure became a law in 1854.
BEFO
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From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
CAUSESnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
fillernounUS /ˈfɪlər/
used for filling cracks or holes in a surface
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
hold firmly
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The measure became a law in 1854.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
Lopez
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From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
MASTERLYadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The measure became a law in 1854.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
SlaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
WAH
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From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
at the time that
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BEFO' THE WAH--CAUSES WHICH LED TO IT--MASTERLY GRASP OF THE SUBJECT SHOWN BY THE AUTHOR.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading Franklin Pierce was elected President on the Democratic ticket, running against General Scott, the Whig candidate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Slavery began to be discussed again, when Stephen A. Douglas, in Congress, advocated squatter sovereignty, or the right for each Territory to decide whether it would be a free or a slave State.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading A Man named Lopez in 1851 attempted to annex Cuba, thus furnishing for our Republican wrapper a genuine Havana filler; but he failed, and was executed, while his plans were not.
