1847
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From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
1848
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From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
1849
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From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
27
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From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
best-knownadjective
most familiar or renowned
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
Cass
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From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
congressionaladjectiveUS /kənˈɡreʃənəl/
of or relating to congress
From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading Its peroration is of peculiar interest, since it consists of a funny story.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Its peroration is of peculiar interest, since it consists of a funny story.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Its peroration is of peculiar interest, since it consists of a funny story.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
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 This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 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 The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
and nothing more
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Its peroration is of peculiar interest, since it consists of a funny story.
an amount of time
From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
perorationnoun
a flowery and highly rhetorical oration
From this reading Its peroration is of peculiar interest, since it consists of a funny story.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
presidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Its peroration is of peculiar interest, since it consists of a funny story.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Its peroration is of peculiar interest, since it consists of a funny story.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
Taylor'snounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
treatsnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
vetoverbUS /ˈviːtoʊ/
vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We next come to the congressional period, from 1847 to 1849.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading The best-known speech from this period, Lincoln's introduction to a national public, is that of July 27, 1848, on General Taylor and the veto, Taylor being then the Whig candidate for the presidency.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The subject of the attack is General Cass, Taylor's Democratic opponent, whom Lincoln treats in a manner that somewhat suggests Douglas' later treatment of Lincoln on the stump.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This speech, which was received with immense applause, owes its special prominence to the fact that it is the only purely humorous speech by Lincoln that has been preserved.
