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From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
demanding attention
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
provide as food
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
How
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From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
the quality of being humane
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
inebriateverbUS /ˌɪˈnebrieɪt/
fill with sublime emotion
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
immediately past
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
reformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
ROWE
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From this reading ROWE.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Marshall, the attorney General, and Thomas Jones the reformed inebriate, but now one of the most respectable and respected citizens of the town, were in close proximity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like thee, reserve their raiment for the naked, Reach out their bread to feed the crying orphan, Or mix the pitying tears with those that weep!"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Wednesday, October 22d._ Last evening the company began to assemble for the levee at an early hour, and consisted of persons selected without any reference to the accidental distinctions of wealth and rank.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading "How few, like thee, inquire the wretched out, And court the offices of soft humanity!
