used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
alterableadjective
capable of being changed or altered in some characteristic
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
any thing at all
From this reading In no spirit of opposition, not by way of challenge, is anything here thrown out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading In no spirit of opposition, not by way of challenge, is anything here thrown out.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading Such a result would involve no violation of the principles of democratic government.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
fluctuationsnounUS /ˌflʌktʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “fluctuation” — a wave motion
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Such a result would involve no violation of the principles of democratic government.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In no spirit of opposition, not by way of challenge, is anything here thrown out.
how
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From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
improbablyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Such a result would involve no violation of the principles of democratic government.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
in the recent past
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
the force of workers available
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
not any; not one
From this reading Such a result would involve no violation of the principles of democratic government.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading In no spirit of opposition, not by way of challenge, is anything here thrown out.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In no spirit of opposition, not by way of challenge, is anything here thrown out.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
by chance
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
populationsnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “population” — the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Such a result would involve no violation of the principles of democratic government.
without much difficulty
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such a result would involve no violation of the principles of democratic government.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
SecessionistsnounUS /sɪˈseʃənɪsts/
plural of “secessionist” — an advocate of secessionism
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In no spirit of opposition, not by way of challenge, is anything here thrown out.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not readily can one perceive how the political existence of the millions of late Secessionists can permanently be ignored by this Republic.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading In no spirit of opposition, not by way of challenge, is anything here thrown out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading Such a result would involve no violation of the principles of democratic government.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In no spirit of opposition, not by way of challenge, is anything here thrown out.
which person or people
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But the oath is alterable; and in the wonted fluctuations of parties not improbably it will undergo alteration, assuming such a form, perhaps, as not to bar the admission into the National Legislature of men who represent the populations lately in revolt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Such a result would involve no violation of the principles of democratic government.
a late time of life
From this reading The years of the war tried our devotion to the Union; the time of peace may test the sincerity of our faith in democracy.
