1880
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From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
8th
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From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
ballotnounUS /ˈbælət/
a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
CANAL-BOY
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From this reading FROM CANAL-BOY TO PRESIDENT.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM CANAL-BOY TO PRESIDENT.
GarfieldnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading FROM CANAL-BOY TO PRESIDENT.
President-elect
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From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
RepresentativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
Senator-elect
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From this reading Never before in our history has the same man been an actual member of the House of Representatives, a Senator-elect, and President-elect.
standard-bearernounUS /ˈstændərdˈberər/
an outstanding leader of a political movement
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
carry out
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
thirty-sixthadjective
the ordinal number of thirty-six in counting order
From this reading On the 8th of June, 1880, the Republican Convention at Chicago selected Garfield as their standard-bearer on the thirty-sixth ballot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM CANAL-BOY TO PRESIDENT.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James A Garfield had been elected to the United States Senate, but he was never a member of that body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before the time came for him to take his seat he had been invested with a higher dignity.
