used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
CONGRESSnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading WHY DANIEL WAS SENT TO CONGRESS.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
without stop or interruption
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
DANIELnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading WHY DANIEL WAS SENT TO CONGRESS.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This was not the case with Mr. Webster.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not the case with Mr. Webster.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
an amount of time
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
without much difficulty
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading WHY DANIEL WAS SENT TO CONGRESS.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
SophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHY DANIEL WAS SENT TO CONGRESS.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This interest continued after he entered upon the practice of the law, but up to the period of his election to Congress he had never filled a public office.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHY DANIEL WAS SENT TO CONGRESS.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading This was not the case with Mr. Webster.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY DANIEL WAS SENT TO CONGRESS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is generally the case with our public men that they serve one or more preliminary terms in one or both branches of the State Legislature, thus obtaining a practical knowledge of parliamentary proceedings.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Even in his Sophomore year at college Daniel had taken a considerable interest in public affairs, as might readily be shown by extracts from his private correspondence.
