1829
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From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
29th
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From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT BATTLE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
anti-administration
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From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
from appearances alone
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT BATTLE.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT BATTLE.
terminate
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
Calhoun
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From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
councilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
Foote
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From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
set up or found
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT BATTLE.
Hayne
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From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT BATTLE.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
required or under orders
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading On the 29th day of December, 1829, an apparently innocent resolution was offered by Mr. Foote, of Connecticut, in the following terms:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF A GREAT BATTLE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
Vice-President
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From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was respected and feared, and a plan was formed to break him down and overwhelm him in debate.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
at the time that
From this reading When Andrew Jackson became President Mr. Webster found himself an anti-administration leader.
which person or people
From this reading The champion who was supposed equal to this task was Col. Hayne, of South Carolina, a graceful and forcible speaker, backed by the party in power and by the silent influence of John C. Calhoun, who, as Vice-President, presided over the councils of the Senate.
