used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
(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 A procession of ten fishing-schooners, headed by a flat-boat, containing the Mayors and Selectmen of all the Massachusetts towns, will pass through the Canal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A procession of ten fishing-schooners, headed by a flat-boat, containing the Mayors and Selectmen of all the Massachusetts towns, will pass through the Canal.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading A procession of ten fishing-schooners, headed by a flat-boat, containing the Mayors and Selectmen of all the Massachusetts towns, will pass through the Canal.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
ClassicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
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zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
DitchesnounUS /ˈdɪtʃəz/
plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
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regard something as probable or likely
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fastingnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
fishing-schooners
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flat-boat
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about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
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Hon
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HOWEnounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
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of great significance or value
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
JULIA
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of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
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MayorsnounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
plural of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading A procession of ten fishing-schooners, headed by a flat-boat, containing the Mayors and Selectmen of all the Massachusetts towns, will pass through the Canal.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
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one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
used to form the superlative
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a form of address for a man
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
MURRAYnounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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New-York
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an event that occurs at a critical time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
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go across or through
From this reading A procession of ten fishing-schooners, headed by a flat-boat, containing the Mayors and Selectmen of all the Massachusetts towns, will pass through the Canal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
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(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
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proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
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interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
Selectmen
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SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
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the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
STOWEnounUS /stoʊ/
United States writer of a novel about slavery that advanced the abolitionists' cause (1811-1896)
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
SUMNERnounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A procession of ten fishing-schooners, headed by a flat-boat, containing the Mayors and Selectmen of all the Massachusetts towns, will pass through the Canal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A procession of ten fishing-schooners, headed by a flat-boat, containing the Mayors and Selectmen of all the Massachusetts towns, will pass through the Canal.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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a fact that has been verified
From this reading After this, literary exercises are ended; and the following month will be devoted to the delivery of an oration by Hon. CHARLES SUMNER, on "The Classical Ditches of Ancient Times, and their Influence on the Cause of Truth and Freedom."
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Mrs. JULIA WARD HOWE will recite an original poem on the occasion; Mr W. H. MURRAY will preach a sermon; Mrs. STOWE will read a new paper on BYRON, and the State authorities will proclaim a solemn day of fasting and festivity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is more important than any event which has taken place since the election of Mr. SUMNER to the Senate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You, and the minor New-York papers, expect to devote most of your space to this wonderful undertaking.
