1910
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From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About speakers and tribunes pressed the crowd, good-natured, commenting, earnest in places.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
banneroles
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From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
black-lettered
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From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading About speakers and tribunes pressed the crowd, good-natured, commenting, earnest in places.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading About speakers and tribunes pressed the crowd, good-natured, commenting, earnest in places.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From each tribune now a woman was speaking, now a man.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading About speakers and tribunes pressed the crowd, good-natured, commenting, earnest in places.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From each tribune now a woman was speaking, now a man.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
coins made of gold
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading About speakers and tribunes pressed the crowd, good-natured, commenting, earnest in places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From each tribune now a woman was speaking, now a man.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From each tribune now a woman was speaking, now a man.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
approval to do something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading About speakers and tribunes pressed the crowd, good-natured, commenting, earnest in places.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
compacted by ironing
From this reading About speakers and tribunes pressed the crowd, good-natured, commenting, earnest in places.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
sheathedadjectiveUS /ʃiːðd/
enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
that is looked for
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading About speakers and tribunes pressed the crowd, good-natured, commenting, earnest in places.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
make square
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
suffragistsnounUS /ˈsʌfrədʒɪsts/
plural of “suffragist” — an advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women)
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
tribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading From each tribune now a woman was speaking, now a man.
tribunes
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From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Each speaker had about ten minutes; time up, he or she stepped down; another took position.
VOTESnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading From each tribune now a woman was speaking, now a man.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Here and there, beneath the trees, sprang temporary tribunes sheathed with bunting the colour of gold; above them banners and banneroles of the same hue, black-lettered, VOTES FOR WOMEN.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE In the year 1910, a certain large gathering of suffragists occurring in New York, permission was sought and obtained for speaking in Union Square.
