1861
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From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GARFIELD AS A LAWYER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
arma
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From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading So law gave way to arms, and the incipient lawyer became a general.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GARFIELD AS A LAWYER.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So law gave way to arms, and the incipient lawyer became a general.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
lacking funds
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
to come or go into
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
communicated in words
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
GARFIELDnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading GARFIELD AS A LAWYER.
Garfield's
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From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So law gave way to arms, and the incipient lawyer became a general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading So law gave way to arms, and the incipient lawyer became a general.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
Hiram
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From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
incipientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt/
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
From this reading So law gave way to arms, and the incipient lawyer became a general.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
InterverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading So law gave way to arms, and the incipient lawyer became a general.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading GARFIELD AS A LAWYER.
leges
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From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
by chance
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
presidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So law gave way to arms, and the incipient lawyer became a general.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading When the soldier put off his armor it was to enter Congress, and instead of practicing law, Garfield helped to frame laws.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the crowded activities of Garfield's life, my readers may possibly have forgotten that he was a lawyer, having, after a course of private study during his presidency of Hiram College, been admitted to the bar, in 1861, by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So law gave way to arms, and the incipient lawyer became a general.
at the time that
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading When the war broke out he was about to withdraw from his position as teacher, and go into practice in Cleveland; but, as a Roman writer has expressed it, "Inter arma silent leges."
