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David Dunne A Romance of the Middle West
David Dunne A Romance of the Middle West

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.
He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.
At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.
That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.
"We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.
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David Dunne A Romance of the Middle West

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of David Dunne A Romance of the Middle West is here in full — 98 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.
/ðer wɑːz bʌt wʌn ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈmeʒər tuː diːl wɪð ɪn ðɪs ˈseʃən ʌv ðə ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər bʌt ˈdeɪvɪdz ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən ˈɪntuː ə ˈθɜːroʊ ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ ʌv iːtʃ bɪl ənd ðə ˈpeɪʃəns ənd səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i hiː dɪˈspleɪd ɪn ˈsetəlɪŋ ɔːl dɪsˈpjuːts wʌn ðə ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən ʌv ˈiːvɪn ˈdaʊtfəl ənd dɪˈvaɪdɪd ˈfækʃənz/
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He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.
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At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.
/æt ðə kloʊs ʌv ðə ˈseʃən ˈɜːrli ɪn meɪ hiː wɑːz priˈzentɪd wɪð ə set ʌv ɪmˈbɔːst ˌrezəˈluːʃənz kəˈmendɪŋ hɪz fʊlˈfɪlmənt ʌv hɪz ˈduːtiz/
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That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.
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"We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.
/wiː kʌm ˈdeɪvɪd sed ðə ˈspoʊksmən huː hæd bɪn ˈtʃermən ʌv ðə ˈkaʊnti kənˈvenʃən tuː seɪ ðæt juː ɑːr ˈaʊər tʃɔɪs fɔːr ðə nekst ˈɡʌvərnər ʌv ðɪs steɪt ənd ɪn ˈseɪɪŋ ðɪs wiː noʊ wiː ɑːr ˈekoʊɪŋ ðə ˈsentəmənt ʌv ðə rɪˈpʌblɪkən ˈpɑːrti/

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commending verb US /kəˈmendɪŋ/

-ing form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading “At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.”

David's noun US /ˈdeɪvɪdz/

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading “There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.”

delegation noun US /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading “That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.”

ebbing noun US /ˈebɪŋ/

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading “He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.”

embossed adjective US /ɪmˈbɔːst/

embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery

From this reading “At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.”

factions noun US /ˈfækʃənz/

plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading “There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.”

fulfillment noun US /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading “At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.”

spokesman noun US /ˈspoʊksmən/

a male spokesperson

From this reading “"We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/

equally

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

official approval

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

billnounUS /bɪl/

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

commendingverbUS /kəˈmendɪŋ/

-ing form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/

a large formal assembly

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

dealverbUS /diːl/

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

delegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/

plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

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 At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

ebbingnounUS /ˈebɪŋ/

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/

(of sounds) repeating by reflection

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

embossedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɔːst/

embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/

plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

flashedverbUS /flæʃt/

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

fulfillmentnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

governornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/

the head of a state government

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

Griggs

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From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

horny-handed

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From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

lednounUS /led/

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 He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/

an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At the close of the session, early in May, he was presented with a set of embossed resolutions commending his fulfillment of his duties.

settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

soilnounUS /sɔɪl/

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/

a male spokesperson

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

tillers

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From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading That same night, in his room at the hotel, as he was packing his belongings, he was waited upon by a delegation composed alike of horny-handed tillers of the soil and distinguished statesmen.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He flashed a new fire of life into the ebbing enthusiasm of his followers, whom he had led to victory on the Griggs Bill.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading There was but one important measure to deal with in this session of the legislature, but David's penetration into a thorough understanding of each bill, and the patience and sagacity he displayed in settling all disputes, won the approbation of even doubtful and divided factions.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We come, David," said the spokesman, who had been chairman of the county convention, "to say that you are our choice for the next governor of this state, and in saying this we know we are echoing the sentiment of the Republican party.

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