used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
boornounUS /bʊr/
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
Broderick
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From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
defiedverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
DemocratsnounUS /ˈdeməkræts/
plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
extemporaneousadjective
with little or no preparation or forethought
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
how
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From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
LUN
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From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
nation'snounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
as might be expected
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
on one occasion
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
POnounUS /poʊ/
a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
ripostenounUS /rɪˈpoʊst/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
not often
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he revealed a natural and disconcerting skill at verbal riposte which made him respected, if not feared by his opponents.
which person or people
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
WilkesnounUS /wɪlks/
English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But they did not explain how Broderick more than held his own in extemporaneous debate with the nation's seasoned orators.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The Democrats were once more a dominating power and their organs naturally attacked the California Senator who defied both President and party; they asserted that Broderick was an ignorant boor, whose speeches were written for him by a journalist named Wilkes.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading ENTER PO LUN Broderick returned to Washington; he wrote seldom, but the newspapers printed, now and then, extracts from his speeches.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Many of these would have taken advantage of his inexperience, for he was the second youngest Senator in Congress.
