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From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
1809
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From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
1st
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From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
AiresnounUS /ˈeriz/
plural of “aire” — a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
subject to appointment
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading At sunrise on this Sunday morning the whole city was astir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At sunrise on this Sunday morning the whole city was astir.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
Buenos
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From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
Cabildo
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From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
carefully weighed
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
free-born
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From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
of great significance or value
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
the force of workers available
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At sunrise on this Sunday morning the whole city was astir.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
not any; not one
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
have in common
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
Spanish-speakingadjective
able to communicate in Spanish
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
ST
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From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading At sunrise on this Sunday morning the whole city was astir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This day, Sunday, the 1st January, 1809, was the day appointed for the election of the municipal officers of the city.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE 1ST JANUARY, 1809 It seems to be a very old custom in Spanish-speaking countries to hold elections on the first day of the week, the day set apart by all Christian people as a day of rest.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The citizens of Buenos Aires on this occasion made no claim whatever to be admitted to some share in the election, being content that these officials should be selected, as they always had been, by the Cabildo, their attention being entirely engrossed by a subject to them much more momentous.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At sunrise on this Sunday morning the whole city was astir.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In these countries the right of all free-born men to choose their own rulers is not considered to be work, it is looked upon more as an amusement; the consequences of so looking upon one of the most important duties of a citizen are frequently disastrous.
