1867
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From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
advocatedverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
(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 As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
to or in any or all places
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
promote over another
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PIONEER LIFE IN KANSAS--OUR NEWSPAPER, "THE REVOLUTION."
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
KANSASnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading PIONEER LIFE IN KANSAS--OUR NEWSPAPER, "THE REVOLUTION."
immediately past
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PIONEER LIFE IN KANSAS--OUR NEWSPAPER, "THE REVOLUTION."
engage in
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
the force of workers available
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading PIONEER LIFE IN KANSAS--OUR NEWSPAPER, "THE REVOLUTION."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading PIONEER LIFE IN KANSAS--OUR NEWSPAPER, "THE REVOLUTION."
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
PIONEERnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading PIONEER LIFE IN KANSAS--OUR NEWSPAPER, "THE REVOLUTION."
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
REVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading PIONEER LIFE IN KANSAS--OUR NEWSPAPER, "THE REVOLUTION."
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
suffragenounUS /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIONEER LIFE IN KANSAS--OUR NEWSPAPER, "THE REVOLUTION."
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the fall elections were pending, there was great excitement everywhere.
in or at the place that
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suffrage for colored men was a Republican measure, which the press and politicians of that party advocated with enthusiasm.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In 1867 the proposition to extend the suffrage to women and to colored men was submitted to the people of the State of Kansas, and, among other Eastern speakers, I was invited to make a campaign through the State.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As woman suffrage was not a party question, we hoped that all parties would favor the measure; that we might, at last, have one green spot on earth where women could enjoy full liberty as citizens of the United States.
