used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
react verbally
From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
(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 Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
essayed
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From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
only a very short time before
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
Hayne
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From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
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 Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF WEBSTER’S POWER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE SECRET OF WEBSTER’S POWER.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
express in words
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF WEBSTER’S POWER.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF WEBSTER’S POWER.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
WEBSTER'SnounUS /ˈwebstərz/
possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading THE SECRET OF WEBSTER’S POWER.
at the time that
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that when Mr. Webster’s speech in reply to Hayne was published and read by the country at large it made a profound impression.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Doubtless it kindled afresh in many wavering hearts a love for that Union the claims of which upon the American citizen the orator so strongly urged.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is interesting to know that Hayne himself, while he essayed to answer it, appreciated its power.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Harvey relates, upon Mr. Webster’s authority, that when he had finished his speech some Southern members approached him cordially and said, “Mr. Webster, I think you had better die now and rest your fame on that speech.”
