used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
how long something has existed
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
(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 we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN RANDOLPH AND WILLIAM PINKNEY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
factiousadjective
dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
of great significance or value
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN RANDOLPH AND WILLIAM PINKNEY.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
not any; not one
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
on one occasion
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
PINKNEY
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From this reading JOHN RANDOLPH AND WILLIAM PINKNEY.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
RANDOLPH
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From this reading JOHN RANDOLPH AND WILLIAM PINKNEY.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
RepresentativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
thirty-oneadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He was opposed to the administration and its war policy, but he opposed it in no factious spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
at the time that
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
WILLIAM
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From this reading JOHN RANDOLPH AND WILLIAM PINKNEY.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As we have seen, though without previous legislative experience, he advanced at once to a leading place and took prominent part in all the discussions of important questions, his opinions always carrying weight.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Webster served four years in Congress as a Representative from his native State.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had reached the age of thirty-one when he entered the public service, and therefore, though not the youngest, was among the youngest members of that important body.
