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From this reading 22d, I find this tribute by Congressman Williams, of that State:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
(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 "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
(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 Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading 22d, I find this tribute by Congressman Williams, of that State:
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading 22d, I find this tribute by Congressman Williams, of that State:
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 22d, I find this tribute by Congressman Williams, of that State:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE TRIBUTES OF FRIENDS.
GarfieldnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
the act of departing
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
HappeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
MilwaukeenounUS /mɪlˈwɔːki/
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading In the Milwaukee _Sentinel_ of Sept.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIBUTES OF FRIENDS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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others
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From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
by chance
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
SentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In the Milwaukee _Sentinel_ of Sept.
SeptnounUS /sept/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading In the Milwaukee _Sentinel_ of Sept.
be seated
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading 22d, I find this tribute by Congressman Williams, of that State:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIBUTES OF FRIENDS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 22d, I find this tribute by Congressman Williams, of that State:
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading 22d, I find this tribute by Congressman Williams, of that State:
TRIBUTESnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːts/
plural of “tribute” — something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading THE TRIBUTES OF FRIENDS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading 22d, I find this tribute by Congressman Williams, of that State:
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
a late time of life
From this reading "Happening to sit within one seat of him for four years in the House, I, with others, perhaps had a better opportunity to see him in all of his moods than those more removed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before going farther, in order that my young readers may be better qualified to understand what manner of man Garfield was, I will quote the remarks made by two of his friends, one a prominent member of the party opposed to him in politics.
