1852
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From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
abolitionnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
react verbally
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
ANTHONYnounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading SUSAN B. ANTHONY--_Continued_.
anti-slavery
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From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading SUSAN B. ANTHONY--_Continued_.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
without stop or interruption
From this reading SUSAN B. ANTHONY--_Continued_.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
DemocratsnounUS /ˈdeməkræts/
plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
espousedverbUS /ɪˈspaʊzd/
past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For her espoused cause she has always made boldest demands.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
Phillips
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From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
SUSAN
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From this reading SUSAN B. ANTHONY--_Continued_.
express in words
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in 1852 that anti-slavery, through the eloquent lips of such men as George Thompson, Phillips, and Garrison, first proclaimed to Miss Anthony its pressing financial necessities.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
the words that are spoken
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the abolition meetings she used to tell each class why it should support the movement financially; invariably calling upon Democrats to give liberally, as the success of the cause would enable them to cease bowing the knee to the slave power.
a late time of life
From this reading To their inspired words she gave answer, four years afterward, by becoming a regularly employed agent in the Anti-slavery Society.
