Chapter III

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From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

a farewell remark

From this reading Adieu!

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Seward was the American premier at the time.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading --_Dr. Holmes, Atlantic Monthly, Nov.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

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From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

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From this reading --_Dr. Holmes, Atlantic Monthly, Nov.

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From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading --_Dr. Holmes, Atlantic Monthly, Nov.

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From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

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From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

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From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

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From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading --_Dr. Holmes, Atlantic Monthly, Nov.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

not any; not one

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading --_Dr. Holmes, Atlantic Monthly, Nov.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

arrange in a container

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

past form of “peddle” — sell or offer for sale from place to place

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

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From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom

From this reading Seward was the American premier at the time.

having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

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 Seward was the American premier at the time.

transport commercially

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

be seated

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

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From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

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From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Seward was the American premier at the time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Seward was the American premier at the time.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading 1867._ During the late American Civil War, Slidell and Mason, two of the Confederate Commissioners, were taken by an admiral of the U.S. navy from a British ship, and this came near causing an issue between the two countries.

which person or people

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading I've trod my annual track How long!--let others count the miles-- And peddled out my rhyming pack To friends who always paid in smiles; So laissez moi! some youthful wit No doubt has wares he wants to show, And I am asking 'let me sit' Dum ille clamat "[Greek: Dos pou stô]."