used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
AssociatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
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inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading St. Louis, Albany, Indianapolis, Nashville, and other cities held memorial meetings.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
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coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
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CornellnounUS /kɔːrˈnel/
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
far-sightedness
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
IndianapolisnounUS /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/
the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race
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apprehended with certainty
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
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Lotos
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United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
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LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
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one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
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mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
NashvillenounUS /ˈnæʃvɪl/
capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
NewspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading St. Louis, Albany, Indianapolis, Nashville, and other cities held memorial meetings.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
St
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temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
arousing affect
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
tributesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːts/
plural of “tribute” — something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Newspapers from Maine to Louisiana gave touching tributes to his greatness, his purity, and his far-sightedness as a leader of the people.
TypographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The Union League Club, the Lotos, the Typographical Society, the Associated Press, German and colored clubs, and temperance organizations passed resolutions of sorrow.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
at the time that
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When his death became known, the whole nation mourned for him.
belonging to which person
From this reading Cornell University, of whose Board he was a member, did him honor.
