Chapter XXVII

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From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

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

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

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From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

(Greek mythology) the king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

(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 All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

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

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading FERRET'S TEA DRINKING--GRAVE REFLECTIONS BY THE AUTHOR--MORAL.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

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From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FERRET'S TEA DRINKING--GRAVE REFLECTIONS BY THE AUTHOR--MORAL.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

the relation between contraries

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

a large formal assembly

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

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From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading FERRET'S TEA DRINKING--GRAVE REFLECTIONS BY THE AUTHOR--MORAL.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

opinion or judgment

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

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From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

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From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

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From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

death of a person

From this reading FERRET'S TEA DRINKING--GRAVE REFLECTIONS BY THE AUTHOR--MORAL.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

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

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

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From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

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From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

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From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

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 All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading FERRET'S TEA DRINKING--GRAVE REFLECTIONS BY THE AUTHOR--MORAL.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

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From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

appointed by nomination

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

exceedingly harmful

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

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From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

an issue that is presented for formal disputation

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

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From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading FERRET'S TEA DRINKING--GRAVE REFLECTIONS BY THE AUTHOR--MORAL.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

a person who represents others

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

United States geologist and ethnologist and explorer who discovered the source of the Mississippi River (1793-1864)

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

the season of growth

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

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From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

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From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading FERRET'S TEA DRINKING--GRAVE REFLECTIONS BY THE AUTHOR--MORAL.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

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From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

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

From this reading SIGNS OF DISCORD IN QUODLIBET--THE IRON-RAILING CONTROVERSY--AGAMEMNON FLAG'S NOMINATION--REVOLT OF THEODORE FOG--THE CELEBRATED SPLIT--CONSEQUENCES OF JESSE FERRET'S PERNICIOUS DOGMA IN REFERENCE TO PUBLICANS--FIRST FRUITS OF THE SPLIT MANIFESTED AT MRS.

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

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

precisely as stated

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

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

From this reading Our State election, for members of the Legislature, was to come on in October, and a convention, called for the purpose, had nominated Agamemnon Flag, at the head of the ticket, with Abram Schoolcraft, the nursery man in Bickerbray, and Curtius Short, Cheap store-keeper in Tumbledown, as the Regular New-Light Democratic Quodlibetarian candidates.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

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

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

in or at the place that

From this reading All eyes were turned upon the proceedings of Congress at that extra sitting; and a great many speculations were afloat in Quodlibet, where, I am pained to disclose the fact, very serious contrariety of opinion began to spring up in reference to the Sub-Treasury.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The exciting summer of 1837, with the special election of a member of Congress for the extra session--to which we returned our long-tried and faithful representative, Mr. Middleton Flam, almost without opposition--went by.