1854
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From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
1871
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From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
28
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From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading But he was well educated, of marked ability, and ambitious to the highest degree.
in addition
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading But he was well educated, of marked ability, and ambitious to the highest degree.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
brought into existence
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
BOURKE
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From this reading WILLIAM BOURKE COCKRAN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was well educated, of marked ability, and ambitious to the highest degree.
COCKRAN
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From this reading WILLIAM BOURKE COCKRAN.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was educated in that country, and later in France.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But he was well educated, of marked ability, and ambitious to the highest degree.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading He was educated in that country, and later in France.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He was educated in that country, and later in France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was educated in that country, and later in France.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But he was well educated, of marked ability, and ambitious to the highest degree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
ten 10s
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was educated in that country, and later in France.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But he was well educated, of marked ability, and ambitious to the highest degree.
used to form the superlative
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
not any; not one
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was educated in that country, and later in France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was well educated, of marked ability, and ambitious to the highest degree.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But he was well educated, of marked ability, and ambitious to the highest degree.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
at the time that
From this reading When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
which person or people
From this reading W. B. Cockran, the well-known lawyer and politician, who is also one of the most popular orators before the public, was born in Ireland, February 28, 1854.
WILLIAM
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From this reading WILLIAM BOURKE COCKRAN.
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 When he landed in New York in 1871, he knew no one in America and had exactly one hundred dollars in his wallet.
