used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
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 During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
matters of personal concern
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
any person at all
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
set up or found
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
social deportment
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
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 During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
a form of address for a man
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
practising
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From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading But, on the other hand, he did not allow his elevated position to change his personal relations.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
SewardnounUS /ˈsuːərd/
United States politician who as Secretary of State in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872)
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
carry out
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the first few weeks of the administration it was believed by many persons, including Mr. Seward himself, that President Lincoln would be greatly influenced in his policy by the superior experience in public affairs of his Secretary of State.
accept gladly
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Seward even went so far as to draw up a plan of action, which he submitted to his chief.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
a Caucasian
From this reading His old Illinois friends found in the White House the same cordial welcome and simple manners to which they had been accustomed in the pleasant home at Springfield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neither as a practising lawyer nor as President of the United States, would he permit anyone to take what he regarded as liberties with him.
