1860
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From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading He and Mr. Owen had a prolonged discussion, in the New York _Tribune_, in which Mr. Owen got decidedly the better of the argument.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He and Mr. Owen had a prolonged discussion, in the New York _Tribune_, in which Mr. Owen got decidedly the better of the argument.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He and Mr. Owen had a prolonged discussion, in the New York _Tribune_, in which Mr. Owen got decidedly the better of the argument.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
DIVORCEverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He and Mr. Owen had a prolonged discussion, in the New York _Tribune_, in which Mr. Owen got decidedly the better of the argument.
GreeleynounUS /ˈɡriːli/
United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872)
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Mr. Owen had a prolonged discussion, in the New York _Tribune_, in which Mr. Owen got decidedly the better of the argument.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Mr. Owen had a prolonged discussion, in the New York _Tribune_, in which Mr. Owen got decidedly the better of the argument.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
and nothing more
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He and Mr. Owen had a prolonged discussion, in the New York _Tribune_, in which Mr. Owen got decidedly the better of the argument.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
Ramsey
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From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading He and Mr. Owen had a prolonged discussion, in the New York _Tribune_, in which Mr. Owen got decidedly the better of the argument.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading VIEWS ON MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading The widespread discussion we are having, just now, on the subject of marriage and divorce, reminds me of an equally exciting one in 1860.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A very liberal bill, introduced into the Indiana legislature by Robert Dale Owen, and which passed by a large majority, roused much public thought on the question, and made that State free soil for unhappy wives and husbands.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A similar bill was introduced into the legislature of New York by Mr. Ramsey, which was defeated by four votes, owing, mainly, to the intense opposition of Horace Greeley.
